Compounds and methods for kinase modulation, and indications therefor

ABSTRACT

Compounds and salts thereof, formulations thereof, conjugates thereof, derivatives thereof, forms thereof and uses thereof are described. In certain aspects and embodiments, the described compounds or salts thereof, formulations thereof, conjugates thereof, derivatives thereof, forms thereof are active on at least one Raf protein kinase. In certain aspects and embodiments, the described compounds are active in inhibiting proliferation of a Ras mutant cell line. Also described are methods of use thereof to treat diseases and conditions, including diseases and conditions associated with activity of B-Raf V600E mutant protein kinase, including melanoma, glioma, glioblastoma multiforme, pilocytic astrocytoma, colorectal cancer, thyroid cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, liver cancer, gallbladder cancer, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, biliary tract cancer, and cholangiocarcinoma. Also described are methods of use thereof to treat diseases and conditions, including diseases and conditions associated with activity of c-Raf-1 protein kinase, including acute pain, chronic pain or polycystic kidney disease.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

Disclosed are novel compounds and uses thereof. In certain embodimentsdisclosed compounds are kinase inhibitors.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In certain aspects and embodiments disclosed herein, compounds areprovided, as well as various salts thereof, formulations thereof,conjugates thereof, derivatives thereof, forms thereof and uses thereof.In some embodiments, compounds are of Formula I, Formula II, Formula IIIand Formula IIIa as described below. In certain embodiments, thecompounds inhibit one or more Raf protein kinases, including one or moreof A-Raf, B-Raf, and c-Raf-1, and any mutations thereof. In certainembodiments, the compounds inhibit c-Raf-1 protein kinase. In certainembodiments, the compounds inhibit c-Raf-1 protein kinase selectively toother Raf protein kinases. In certain embodiments, the compounds inhibita B-Raf V600X mutant protein kinase (where X is an amino acid other thanvaline, e.g., alanine, arginine, aspartic acid, glycine, lysine ormethionine). In certain embodiments, the compounds inhibit a B-Raf V600Emutant protein kinase. In certain embodiments, the compounds inhibit aB-Raf V600E mutant protein kinase selectively relative to other Rafprotein kinases, including B-Raf protein kinase. In certain embodiments,the compounds inhibit each of c-Raf-1, B-Raf, B-Raf V600X, and B-RafV600E protein kinase.

Also contemplated in accordance with the present invention are methodsfor the use of the compounds in treating diseases and conditionsassociated with regulation of the activity of one or more Raf proteinkinases, including one or more of A-Raf, B-Raf, and c-Raf-1, and anymutations thereof. Thus, the use of compounds for therapeutic methodsinvolving modulation of protein kinases are provided. In certainembodiments, the compounds inhibit the activity on one or more Rafkinases, including A-Raf, B-Raf and/or c-Raf-1, including any mutationsthereof. In certain embodiments, the compounds are used for therapeuticmethods involving modulation of one or more Raf protein kinases,including treatment of a variety of indications, including, but notlimited to, melanoma, glioma, glioblastoma multiforme, pilocyticastrocytoma, colorectal cancer, thyroid cancer, lung cancer, ovariancancer, prostate cancer, liver cancer, gallbladder cancer,gastrointestinal stromal tumors, biliary tract cancer,cholangiocarcinoma, acute pain, chronic pain and polycystic kidneydisease. In certain embodiments, the compounds are used for therapeuticmethods involving modulation of B-Raf V600E mutant protein kinase,including treatment of a variety of indications, including, but notlimited to, melanoma, glioma, glioblastoma multiforme, pilocyticastrocytoma, colorectal cancer, thyroid cancer, lung cancer, ovariancancer, prostate cancer, liver cancer, gallbladder cancer,gastrointestinal stromal tumors, biliary tract cancer, andcholangiocarcinoma. In certain embodiments, the compounds are used fortherapeutic methods involving modulation of c-Raf-1 protein kinase,including treatment of a variety of indications, including, but notlimited to, acute pain, chronic pain and polycystic kidney disease.

In a first aspect, compounds having the structure according to thefollowing Formula I are provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,

-   -   wherein:    -   X is —N═ or —C(R⁵)═;    -   Y is selected from the group consisting of fluoro, chloro,        bromo, iodo, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, haloalkyl, CN, —OH,        fluoro substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, —OR⁸, and —N(R³)—R⁴;    -   R¹ is selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl,        haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, fluoro substituted lower alkyl,        cycloalkyl optionally substituted with one or more R⁷,        heterocycloalkyl, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,        cycloalkylamino, heterocycloalkylamino, aryl optionally        substituted with one or more R⁶ (e.g., R¹ is        2-fluoro-substituted phenyl, 3-fluoro-substituted phenyl,        2,5-difluoro-substituted phenyl or 4-lower alkyl-substituted        phenyl, wherein lower alkyl is optionally substituted with one        or more fluorine), and heteroaryl optionally substituted with        one or more R⁷;    -   R² is hydrogen, fluoro, chloro or lower alkyl optionally        substituted with one or more fluorine;    -   R³ is hydrogen and R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of        hydrogen, —OR⁸, lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or        more R¹¹, cycloalkyl optionally substituted with one or more        R¹², cycloalkylalkyl optionally substituted with one or more        R¹², heterocycloalkyl optionally substituted with one or more        R¹³, heterocycloalkylalkyl optionally substituted with one or        more R¹³, aryl optionally substituted with one or more R¹⁴,        arylalkyl optionally substituted with one or more R¹⁴, and        heteroaryl optionally substituted with one or more R¹⁵;    -   or R³ and R⁴ are both lower alkyl;    -   or R³ and R⁴ combine with the nitrogen to which they are        attached to form cycloalkylamino or R³ and    -   R⁴ combine with the nitrogen atom to which they are attached to        form a 3-7 membered ring having 0-1 additional heteroatom        selected from O or N;    -   R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, fluoro,        chloro, —CN, lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or more        R¹⁶, and lower alkoxy optionally substituted with one or more        R¹⁷;    -   each R⁶, when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of fluoro, chloro, —CN, —NO₂, lower alkyl, fluoro        substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted lower        alkoxy, —C(O)—O—R¹⁸, —N(H)—C(O)—R¹⁹, and heteroaryl optionally        substituted with one or more lower alkyl; or two R⁶ on adjacent        carbons combine to form a fused heterocycloalkyl optionally        substituted with one or more lower alkyl;    -   each R⁷, when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower        alkoxy, —C(O)—O—R²⁰, and heteroaryl optionally substituted with        one or more lower alkyl;    -   R⁸ is hydrogen, lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or        more fluorine, or, when R⁸ is a C₂₋₆ alkyl, said alkyl may        optionally be substituted with one or more R²¹; cycloalkyl        optionally substituted with one or more R²¹, or heterocycloalkyl        optionally substituted with one or more R²¹;    -   each R¹¹, when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of fluoro, —OH, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted        lower alkoxy, —NH₂, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,        cycloalkylamino, heterocycloalkylamino, cycloalkyl optionally        substituted with one or more R¹², heterocycloalkyl optionally        substituted with one or more R¹³, aryl optionally substituted        with one or more R¹⁴, and heteroaryl optionally substituted with        one or more R¹⁵;    -   each R¹², when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of fluoro, lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower        alkyl, —OH, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted lower alkoxy, —NH₂,        mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino,        heterocycloalkylamino, —N(H)—C(O)—R²², —N(H)—S(O)₂—R²³,        C(O)—R²⁴, and S(O)₂—R²⁵;    -   each R¹³, when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of fluoro, —OH, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted        lower alkoxy, —NH₂, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,        cycloalkylamino, heterocycloalkylamino, —N(H)—C(O)—R²⁶,        —N(H)—S(O)₂—R²⁷, C(O)—R²⁸, S(O)₂—R²⁹, and lower alkyl optionally        substituted with one or more R³⁰;    -   each R¹⁴ and R¹⁵, when present, are independently selected from        the group consisting of fluoro, chloro, —OH, —NH₂, —CN, —NO₂,        —N(H)—C(O)—R³¹, —N(H)—S(O)₂—R³², C(O)—R³³, S(O)₂—R³⁴, lower        alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, fluoro        substituted lower alkoxy, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,        cycloalkylamino, heterocycloalkylamino, aryl optionally        substituted with one or more R³⁵, and heteroaryl optionally        substituted with one or more R³⁶;    -   each R¹⁶, when present, is independently fluoro, —OH, lower        alkoxy, —NH₂, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino,        or heterocycloalkylamino;    -   each R¹⁷, when present, is independently fluoro, —OH, lower        alkoxy, —NH₂, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino,        or heterocycloalkylamino;    -   each R¹⁸ and R²⁰, when present, are independently hydrogen,        lower alkyl or fluoro substituted lower alkyl;    -   each R¹⁹, R²², R²³, R²⁶, R²⁷, R³¹ and R³², when present, are        independently lower alkyl or fluoro substituted lower alkyl;    -   each R²¹, when present, is fluoro, —OH, lower alkoxy, —NH₂,        mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, or        heterocycloalkylamino;    -   each R²⁴, R²⁵, R²⁸, R²⁹, R³³, and R³⁴, when present, are        independently lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, —OH,        lower alkoxy, fluor substituted lower alkoxy, —NH₂,        mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, or        heterocycloalkylamino;    -   each R³⁰, when present, is independently fluoro, aryl optionally        substituted with one or more R³⁵ or heteroaryl optionally        substituted with one or more R³⁶; and    -   each R³⁵ and R³⁶, when present, are independently selected from        the group consisting of fluoro, chloro, —OH, —NH₂, —CN, —NO₂,        lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy,        fluoro substituted lower alkoxy, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,        cycloalkylamino, and heterocycloalkylamino.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula I:

-   -   X is —N═ or —C(R⁵)═; wherein R⁵ is selected from the group        consisting of hydrogen, fluoro, chloro, —CN, lower alkyl and        lower alkoxy, wherein the lower alkyl or lower alkoxy is        optionally substituted with from one to three groups selected        from fluoro, —OH, lower alkoxy, —NH₂, mono-alkylamino,        di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, or heterocycloalkylamino.    -   Y is selected from the group consisting of fluoro, chloro,        bromo, iodo, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, haloalkyl (e.g., fluoro        substituted alkyl), CN, —OH, cycloalkyl, —OR⁸, and —N(R³)—R⁴;    -   R¹ is selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, fluoro        substituted lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, mono-alkylamino,        di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, heterocycloalkylamino, phenyl        optionally substituted with from one to three R⁶ (e.g., R¹ is        2-fluoro-substituted phenyl, 3-fluoro-substituted phenyl,        2,5-difluoro-substituted phenyl or 4-lower alkyl-substituted        phenyl, wherein lower alkyl is optionally substituted with from        one to three fluorine atoms), and heteroaryl optionally        substituted with one to three R⁷;    -   R² is hydrogen, fluoro, chloro, or lower alkyl optionally        substituted with one or more fluorine;    -   R³ is hydrogen and R⁴ is selected from the group consisting        of (i) hydrogen, —OR⁸ and lower alkyl optionally substituted        with from one to three R¹¹; (ii) cycloalkyl or cycloalkylalkyl,        each of which is optionally substituted with from one to three        R¹²; (iii) heterocycloalkyl or heterocycloalkylalkyl, each of        which is optionally substituted with from one to three R¹³; (iv)        aryl or arylalkyl, each of which is optionally substituted with        from one to three R¹⁴ optionally, wherein the two adjacent R¹⁴        groups on the aryl ring are taken together to form a 5 or        6-membered hetero aromatic ring having from 1-4 heteroatoms        selected from O or N; and (v) heteroaryl or heteroarylalkyl,        each of which is optionally substituted with from one to three        R¹⁵;    -   or R³ and R⁴ are both lower alkyl;    -   or R³ and R⁴ combine with the nitrogen atom to which they are        attached to form a three to seven membered ring having 0-1        additional heteroatom selected from O, N or S, wherein the        nitrogen and sulfur atoms are optionally oxidized;    -   each R⁶, when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of fluoro, chloro, —CN, —NO₂, lower alkyl, fluoro        substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted lower        alkoxy, —C(O)—O—R¹⁸, —N(H)—C(O)—R¹⁹, and heteroaryl optionally        substituted with one or more lower alkyl; or two R⁶ on adjacent        carbons combine to form a fused heterocycloalkyl optionally        substituted with one or more lower alkyl;    -   each R⁷, when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower        alkoxy, —C(O)—O—R²⁰, and heteroaryl optionally substituted with        one or more lower alkyl;    -   R¹¹, when present, is selected from the group consisting of        cycloalkyl, —OH, lower alkoxy, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,        cycloalkylamino, and heterocycloalkylamino;    -   each R¹⁴ and R¹⁵, when present, are independently selected from        the group consisting of fluoro, chloro, —CN, —NO₂, lower alkyl,        fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and fluoro        substituted lower alkoxy;    -   each R¹⁸, when present, is independently hydrogen or lower        alkyl;    -   each R¹⁹, when present, is independently lower alkyl; and    -   each R²⁰, when present, is independently hydrogen or lower        alkyl.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y is fluoro, chloro,bromo, or iodo, preferably fluoro; R¹ is lower alkyl or cycloalkyl,preferably lower alkyl, preferably n-propyl, i-propyl, sec-butyl,i-butyl, and the like. In some embodiments, R¹ is lower alkyl orcycloalkyl (e.g., cyclopropyl), preferably lower alkyl, preferablyn-propyl, i-propyl, sec-butyl, i-butyl, and the like. In someembodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y is fluoro, chloro, bromo, oriodo, preferably fluoro; R¹ is lower alkyl or cycloalkyl, preferablylower alkyl, preferably n-propyl, i-propyl, sec-butyl, i-butyl, and thelike; and R² is hydrogen. In some embodiments of compounds of Formula I,Y is fluoro, chloro, bromo, or iodo, preferably fluoro; R¹ is loweralkyl or cycloalkyl, preferably lower alkyl, preferably n-propyl,i-propyl, sec-butyl, i-butyl, and the like; and R² is fluoro. All theother variables are as defined in any of the above embodiments or asdescribed hereinafter.

In some embodiments, X is selected from the group consisting of —N═,—CH═, —C(CH₃)═, —C(OCH₃)═, —C(F)═, —C(CN)═, —C(CH₂OH)═ and —C(Cl)═. Incertain instances, X is —N═, —CH═, —C(CH₃)═, —C(F)═ or —C(CN)═. In apreferred embodiment, X is —N═. All the other variables are as definedin any of the above embodiments or as described hereinafter.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y is lower alkyl, fluorosubstituted alkyl, or cycloalkyl; R¹ is lower alkyl or cycloalkyl,preferably lower alkyl, preferably n-propyl, i-propyl, sec-butyl,i-butyl, and the like. In some embodiments, R¹ is lower alkyl orcycloalkyl, preferably lower alkyl, preferably n-propyl, i-propyl,sec-butyl, i-butyl, and the like; and R² is hydrogen. In someembodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y is lower alkyl, fluorosubstituted alkyl, or cycloalkyl; R¹ is lower alkyl or cycloalkyl,preferably lower alkyl, preferably n-propyl, i-propyl, sec-butyl,i-butyl, and the like; and R² is fluoro. All the other variables are asdefined in any of the above embodiments or as described hereinafter.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y is —OR⁸; R¹ is loweralkyl or cycloalkyl, preferably lower alkyl, preferably n-propyl,i-propyl, sec-butyl, i-butyl, and the like. In some embodiments, R¹ islower alkyl or cycloalkyl, preferably lower alkyl, preferably n-propyl,i-propyl, sec-butyl, i-butyl, and the like, and R⁸ is hydrogen, loweralkyl optionally substituted with one or more fluorine, or cycloalkyloptionally substituted with one or more fluorine. In some embodiments,R¹ is lower alkyl or cycloalkyl, preferably lower alkyl, preferablyn-propyl, i-propyl, sec-butyl, i-butyl, and the like, and R⁸ ishydrogen, lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or more fluorine,or cycloalkyl optionally substituted with one or more fluorine; and R²is hydrogen. In some embodiments, R¹ is lower alkyl or cycloalkyl,preferably lower alkyl, preferably n-propyl, i-propyl, sec-butyl,i-butyl, and the like, and R⁸ is hydrogen or lower alkyl; and R² isfluoro. All the other variables are as defined in any of the aboveembodiments, or as described hereinafter.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y is —N(R³)—R⁴; R¹ islower alkyl or cycloalkyl, preferably lower alkyl, preferably n-propyl,i-propyl, sec-butyl, i-butyl, and the like. In some embodiments ofcompounds of Formula I, Y—N(R³)—R⁴; R¹ is lower alkyl or cycloalkyl,preferably lower alkyl, preferably n-propyl, i-propyl, sec-butyl,i-butyl, and the like; and R² is hydrogen. In some embodiments ofcompounds of Formula I, Y—N(R³)—R⁴; R¹ is lower alkyl or cycloalkyl,preferably lower alkyl, preferably n-propyl, i-propyl, sec-butyl,i-butyl, and the like; and R² is fluoro. In some embodiments, R¹ islower alkyl or cycloalkyl, preferably lower alkyl, preferably n-propyl,i-propyl, sec-butyl, i-butyl, and the like, R³ is hydrogen and R⁴ isselected from the group consisting of hydrogen, —OH, lower alkyloptionally substituted with R¹¹, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl optionallysubstituted with lower alkyl, phenyl optionally substituted with one ormore R¹⁴, and 5-6 membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with one ormore lower alkyl, or R³ and R⁴ are both lower alkyl, or R³ and R⁴combine with the nitrogen to which they are attached to form a three toseven membered ring having 0-1 additional heteroatom selected from O, Nor S, wherein the nitrogen and sulfur atoms are optionally oxidized,wherein R¹¹ and R¹⁴ are as defined for Formula I, preferably wherein R¹¹is selected from the group consisting of cycloalkyl, —OH, lower alkoxy,mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, heterocycloalkylaminoand R¹⁴ is selected from the group consisting of fluoro, chloro, —CN,—NO₂, lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, andfluoro substituted lower alkoxy. All the other variables are as definedin any of the above embodiments or as described hereinafter.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y is fluoro, chloro,bromo, or iodo, preferably fluoro; R¹ is mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,cycloalkylamino, or heterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino orcycloalkylamino. In some embodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y isfluoro, chloro, bromo, or iodo, preferably fluoro; R¹ ismono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, orheterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino or cycloalkylamino; andR² is hydrogen. In some embodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y isfluoro, chloro, bromo, or iodo, preferably fluoro; R¹ ismono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, orheterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino or cycloalkylamino; andR² is fluoro. In some embodiments, R¹ is mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,cycloalkylamino, or heterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino orcycloalkylamino All the other variables are as defined in any of theabove embodiments or as described hereinafter.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y is lower alkyl, fluorosubstituted alkyl, or cycloalkyl; R¹ is mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,cycloalkylamino, or heterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino orcycloalkylamino. In some embodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y islower alkyl, fluoro substituted alkyl, or cycloalkyl; R¹ ismono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, orheterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino or cycloalkylamino; andR² is hydrogen. In some embodiments, R¹ is mono-alkylamino,di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, or heterocycloalkylamino, preferablydi-alkylamino or cycloalkylamino; and R² is fluoro. All the othervariables are as defined in any of the above embodiments or as describedhereinafter.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y is —OR⁸; R¹ ismono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, orheterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino or cycloalkylamino. Insome embodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y is —OR⁸; R¹ ismono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, orheterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino or cycloalkylamino; andR² is hydrogen. In some embodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y is—OR⁸; R¹ is mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, orheterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino or cycloalkylamino; andR² is fluoro. In some embodiments, R¹ is mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,cycloalkylamino, or heterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino orcycloalkylamino, and R⁸ is hydrogen or lower alkyl. All the othervariables are as defined in any of the above embodiments or as describedhereinafter.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y is —N(R³)—R⁴; R¹ ismono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, orheterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino or cycloalkylamino. Insome embodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y is —N(R³)—R⁴; R¹ ismono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, orheterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino or cycloalkylamino; andR² is hydrogen. In some embodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y is—N(R³)—R⁴; R¹ is mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, orheterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino or cycloalkylamino; andR² is fluoro. In some embodiments, R¹ is mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,cycloalkylamino, or heterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino orcycloalkylamino, R³ is hydrogen and R⁴ is selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, —OH, lower alkyl optionally substituted withR¹¹, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl optionally substituted with loweralkyl, phenyl optionally substituted with one or more R¹⁴, and 5-6membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyl,or R³ and R⁴ are both lower alkyl, or R³ and R⁴ combine with thenitrogen to which they are attached to form cycloalkylamino, wherein R¹¹and R¹⁴ are as defined for Formula I, preferably wherein R¹¹ is selectedfrom the group consisting of cycloalkyl, —OH, lower alkoxy,mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, andheterocycloalkylamino, and R¹⁴ is selected from the group consisting offluoro, chloro, —CN, —NO₂, lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl,lower alkoxy, and fluoro substituted lower alkoxy. All the othervariables are as defined in any of the above embodiments or as describedhereinafter.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y is fluoro, chloro,bromo, or iodo, preferably fluoro; R¹ is phenyl optionally substitutedwith 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from the groupconsisting of fluoro, lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, loweralkoxy, and fluoro substituted lower alkoxy. In some embodiments ofcompounds of Formula I, Y is fluoro, chloro, bromo, or iodo, preferablyfluoro; R¹ is phenyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of fluoro, lower alkyl,fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and fluoro substitutedlower alkoxy; and R² is hydrogen. In some embodiments of compounds ofFormula I, Y is fluoro, chloro, bromo, or iodo, preferably fluoro; R¹ isphenyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independentlyselected from the group consisting of fluoro, lower alkyl, fluorosubstituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and fluoro substituted loweralkoxy; and R² is fluoro. In some embodiments, R¹ is phenylmono-substituted with fluoro, lower alkyl, or —CF₃, or di-substitutedwith two fluoro, two lower alkyl, or one fluoro and one lower alkoxy. Insome embodiments, R¹ is phenyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2substituents independently selected from the group consisting of fluoro,lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and fluorosubstituted lower alkoxy. All the other variables are as defined in anyof the above embodiments or as described hereinafter.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y is lower alkyl, fluorosubstituted alkyl, or cycloalkyl; R¹ is phenyl optionally substitutedwith 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from the groupconsisting of fluoro, lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, loweralkoxy, and fluoro substituted lower alkoxy. In some embodiments ofcompounds of Formula I, Y is lower alkyl, fluoro substituted alkyl, orcycloalkyl; R¹ is phenyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of fluoro, lower alkyl,fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and fluoro substitutedlower alkoxy; and R² is hydrogen. In some embodiments of compounds ofFormula I, Y is lower alkyl, fluoro substituted alkyl, or cycloalkyl; R¹is phenyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independentlyselected from the group consisting of fluoro, lower alkyl, fluorosubstituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and fluoro substituted loweralkoxy; and R² is fluoro. In some embodiments, R¹ is phenylmono-substituted with fluoro, lower alkyl, or —CF₃, or di-substitutedwith two fluoro, two lower alkyl, or one fluoro and one lower alkoxy. Insome embodiments, R¹ is phenyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2substituents independently selected from the group consisting of fluoro,lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and fluorosubstituted lower alkoxy. All the other variables are as defined in anyof the above embodiments or as described hereinafter.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y is —OR⁸; R¹ is phenyloptionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selectedfrom the group consisting of fluoro, lower alkyl, fluoro substitutedlower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and fluoro substituted lower alkoxy. In someembodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y is —OR⁸; R¹ is phenyloptionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selectedfrom the group consisting of fluoro, lower alkyl, fluoro substitutedlower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and fluoro substituted lower alkoxy; and R²is hydrogen. In some embodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y is —OR⁸;R¹ is phenyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of fluoro, lower alkyl,fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and fluoro substitutedlower alkoxy; and R² is fluoro. In some embodiments, R¹ is phenylmono-substituted with fluoro, lower alkyl, or —CF₃, or di-substitutedwith two fluoro, two lower alkyl, or one fluoro and one lower alkoxy. Insome embodiments, R¹ is phenyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2substituents independently selected from the group consisting of fluoro,lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and fluorosubstituted lower alkoxy, and R⁸ is hydrogen or lower alkyl. All theother variables are as defined in any of the above embodiments or asdescribed hereinafter.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y is —N(R³)—R⁴; R¹ isphenyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independentlyselected from the group consisting of fluoro, lower alkyl, fluorosubstituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and fluoro substituted loweralkoxy. In some embodiments, R¹ is phenyl mono-substituted with fluoro,lower alkyl, or —CF₃, or di-substituted with two fluoro, two loweralkyl, or one fluoro and one lower alkoxy. In some embodiments ofcompounds of Formula I, Y is —N(R³)—R⁴; R¹ is phenyl optionallysubstituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from thegroup consisting of fluoro, lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl,lower alkoxy, and fluoro substituted lower alkoxy; and R² is hydrogen.In some embodiments, R¹ is phenyl mono-substituted with fluoro, loweralkyl, or —CF₃, or di-substituted with two fluoro, two lower alkyl, orone fluoro and one lower alkoxy; and R² is fluoro. In some embodiments,R¹ is phenyl mono-substituted with fluoro, lower alkyl, or —CF₃, ordi-substituted with two fluoro, two lower alkyl, or one fluoro and onelower alkoxy. In some embodiments, R¹ is phenyl optionally substitutedwith 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from the groupconsisting of fluoro, lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, loweralkoxy, and fluoro substituted lower alkoxy, R³ is hydrogen and R⁴ isselected from the group consisting of hydrogen, —OH, lower alkyloptionally substituted with R¹¹, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl optionallysubstituted with lower alkyl, phenyl optionally substituted with one ormore R¹⁴, and 5-6 membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with one ormore lower alkyl, or R³ and R⁴ are both lower alkyl, or R³ and R⁴combine with the nitrogen to which they are attached to formcycloalkylamino wherein R¹¹ and R¹⁴ are as defined for Formula I,preferably wherein R¹¹ is selected from the group consisting ofcycloalkyl, —OH, lower alkoxy, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,cycloalkylamino, and heterocycloalkylamino, and R¹³ is selected from thegroup consisting of fluoro, chloro, —CN, —NO₂, lower alkyl, fluorosubstituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and fluoro substituted loweralkoxy. In some embodiments, R¹ is phenyl mono-substituted with fluoro,lower alkyl, or —CF₃, or di-substituted with two fluoro, two loweralkyl, or one fluoro and one lower alkoxy, R³ is hydrogen and R⁴ isselected from the group consisting of hydrogen, —OH, lower alkyloptionally substituted with R¹¹, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl optionallysubstituted with lower alkyl, phenyl optionally substituted with one ormore R¹⁴, and 5-6 membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with one ormore lower alkyl, or R³ and R⁴ are both lower alkyl, or R³ and R⁴combine with the nitrogen to which they are attached to formcycloalkylamino, wherein R¹¹ and R¹⁴ are as defined for Formula I,preferably wherein R¹¹ is selected from the group consisting ofcycloalkyl, —OH, lower alkoxy, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,cycloalkylamino, and heterocycloalkylamino, and R¹⁴ is selected from thegroup consisting of fluoro, chloro, —CN, —NO₂, lower alkyl, fluorosubstituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and fluoro substituted loweralkoxy. All the other variables are as defined in any of the aboveembodiments or as described hereinafter.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y is fluoro, chloro,bromo, or iodo, preferably fluoro; R¹ is 5-6 membered heteroaryloptionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selectedfrom the group consisting of lower alkyl and lower alkoxy, preferablypyrdinyl mono- or di-substituted with methoxy. In some embodiments ofcompounds of Formula I, Y is fluoro, chloro, bromo, or iodo, preferablyfluoro; R¹ is 5-6 membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with 1 or 2substituents independently selected from the group consisting of loweralkyl and lower alkoxy, preferably pyrdinyl mono- or di-substituted withmethoxy; and R² is hydrogen. In some embodiments of compounds of FormulaI, Y is fluoro, chloro, bromo, or iodo, preferably fluoro; R¹ is 5-6membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl andlower alkoxy, preferably pyrdinyl mono- or di-substituted with methoxy;and R² is fluoro. In some embodiments, R¹ is 5-6 membered heteroaryloptionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selectedfrom the group consisting of lower alkyl and lower alkoxy, preferablypyrdinyl mono- or di-substituted with methoxy. All the other variablesare as defined in any of the above embodiments or as describedhereinafter.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y is lower alkyl, fluorosubstituted alkyl, or cycloalkyl; R¹ is 5-6 membered heteroaryloptionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selectedfrom the group consisting of lower alkyl and lower alkoxy, preferablypyrdinyl mono- or di-substituted with methoxy. In some embodiments ofcompounds of Formula I, Y is lower alkyl, fluoro substituted alkyl, orcycloalkyl; R¹ is 5-6 membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with 1or 2 substituents independently selected from the group consisting oflower alkyl and lower alkoxy, preferably pyrdinyl mono- ordi-substituted with methoxy; and R² is hydrogen. In some embodiments ofcompounds of Formula I, Y is lower alkyl, fluoro substituted alkyl, orcycloalkyl; R¹ is 5-6 membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with 1or 2 substituents independently selected from the group consisting oflower alkyl and lower alkoxy, preferably pyrdinyl mono- ordi-substituted with methoxy; and R² is fluoro. In some embodiments, R¹is 5-6 membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with 1 or 2substituents independently selected from the group consisting of loweralkyl and lower alkoxy, preferably pyrdinyl mono- or di-substituted withmethoxy. All the other variables are as defined in any of the aboveembodiments or as described hereinafter.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y is —OR⁸; R¹ is 5-6membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl andlower alkoxy, preferably pyrdinyl mono- or di-substituted with methoxy.In some embodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y is —OR⁸; R¹ is 5-6membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl andlower alkoxy, preferably pyrdinyl mono- or di-substituted with methoxy;and R² is hydrogen. In some embodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y is—OR⁸; R¹ is 5-6 membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with 1 or 2substituents independently selected from the group consisting of loweralkyl and lower alkoxy, preferably pyrdinyl mono- or di-substituted withmethoxy; and R² is fluoro. In some embodiments, R¹ is 5-6 memberedheteroaryl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independentlyselected from the group consisting of lower alkyl and lower alkoxy,preferably pyrdinyl mono- or di-substituted with methoxy, and R⁸ ishydrogen or lower alkyl. All the other variables are as defined in anyof the above embodiments or as described hereinafter.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y is —N(R³)—R⁴; R¹ is 5-6membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl andlower alkoxy, preferably pyrdinyl mono- or di-substituted with methoxy.In some embodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y is —N(R³)—R⁴; R¹ is 5-6membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl andlower alkoxy, preferably pyrdinyl mono- or di-substituted with methoxy;and R² is hydrogen. In some embodiments of compounds of Formula I, Y is—N(R³)—R⁴; R¹ is 5-6 membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with 1or 2 substituents independently selected from the group consisting oflower alkyl and lower alkoxy, preferably pyrdinyl mono- ordi-substituted with methoxy; and R² is fluoro. In some embodiments, R¹is 5-6 membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with 1 or 2substituents independently selected from the group consisting of loweralkyl and lower alkoxy, preferably pyrdinyl mono- or di-substituted withmethoxy, R³ is hydrogen and R⁴ is selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, —OH, lower alkyl optionally substituted with R¹¹, cycloalkyl,heterocycloalkyl optionally substituted with lower alkyl, phenyloptionally substituted with one or more R¹⁴, and 5-6 membered heteroaryloptionally substituted with one or more lower alkyl, or R³ and R⁴ areboth lower alkyl, or R³ and R⁴ combine with the nitrogen to which theyare attached to form cycloalkylamino, wherein R¹¹ and R¹⁴ are as definedfor Formula I, preferably wherein R¹¹ is selected from the groupconsisting of cycloalkyl, —OH, lower alkoxy, mono-alkylamino,di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, and heterocycloalkylamino, and R¹⁴ isselected from the group consisting of fluoro, chloro, —CN, —NO₂, loweralkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and fluorosubstituted lower alkoxy. All the other variables are as defined in anyof the above embodiments or as described hereinafter.

In a second aspect, compounds having the structure according to thefollowing Formula II are provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,

-   -   wherein:    -   R³⁷ is selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, fluoro        substituted lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, mono-alkylamino,        di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, heterocycloalkylamino, phenyl        optionally substituted with one or more R⁴¹ (e.g., R³⁷ is        2-fluoro-substituted phenyl, 3-fluoro-substituted phenyl,        2,5-difluoro-substituted phenyl or 4-lower alkyl-substituted        phenyl, wherein lower alkyl is optionally substituted with one        or more fluorine), and heteroaryl optionally substituted with        one or more R⁴²;    -   R³⁸ is hydrogen, fluoro, chloro, or lower alkyl optionally        substituted with one or more fluorine;    -   R³⁹ and R⁴⁰ are independently selected from the group consisting        of fluoro, chloro, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, lower alkyl optionally        substituted with one or more R⁴³, lower alkenyl optionally        substituted with C(O)—O—R⁴⁴, lower alkynyl optionally        substituted with lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or        more fluorine, or, on a non-alkynyl carbon thereof, R⁴⁵, lower        alkoxy optionally substituted with R⁴⁶, mono-alkylamino,        di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, and heterocycloalkylamino;    -   each R⁴¹, when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of fluoro, chloro, —CN, —NO₂, lower alkyl, fluoro        substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted lower        alkoxy, —C(O)—O—R⁴⁷, —N(H)—C(O)—R⁴⁸, and heteroaryl optionally        substituted with one or more lower alkyl; or two R⁴¹ on adjacent        carbons combine to form a fused heterocycloalkyl optionally        substituted with one or more lower alkyl;    -   each R⁴², when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower        alkoxy, fluoro substituted lower alkoxy, —C(O)—O—R⁴⁹, and        heteroaryl optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyl;    -   each R⁴³, when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of fluoro, —OH, lower alkoxy, mono-alkylamino,        di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, and heterocycloalkylamino;    -   each R⁴⁴, when present, is independently hydrogen or lower alkyl        optionally substituted with one or more fluorine;    -   each R⁴⁵, when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of —OH, lower alkoxy, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,        cycloalkylamino, and heterocycloalkylamino;    -   each R⁴⁶, when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of —OH, lower alkoxy, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,        cycloalkylamino, and heterocycloalkylamino;    -   each R⁴⁷, when present, is independently hydrogen or lower alkyl        optionally substituted with one or more fluorine;    -   each R⁴⁸, when present, is independently lower alkyl optionally        substituted with one or more fluorine; and    -   each R⁴⁹, when present, is independently hydrogen or lower alkyl        optionally substituted with one or more fluorine.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula II, R³⁷ is lower alkyl orcycloalkyl, preferably lower alkyl, preferably n-propyl, i-propyl,sec-butyl, i-butyl, and the like. In some embodiments, R³⁷ is loweralkyl or cycloalkyl, preferably lower alkyl, preferably n-propyl,i-propyl, sec-butyl, i-butyl, and the like, R³⁹ is fluoro, chloro, —CN,lower alkyl, or lower alkoxy, and R⁴⁰ is fluoro, chloro, —CN, loweralkyl, or lower alkoxy. In some embodiments, R³⁷ is lower alkyl, fluorosubstituted lower alkyl or phenyl, optionally substituted with from1-3R⁴¹ groups. In other embodiments, R³⁷ is lower alkyl, fluorosubstituted lower alkyl or phenyl substituted with from 1-3 groupsselected from fluoro, chloro, —CN, —NO₂, lower alkyl, fluoro substitutedlower alkyl, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted lower alkoxy, —C(O)—O—R⁴⁷or —N(H)—C(O)—R⁴⁸. In yet other embodiments, R³⁷ is lower alkyl orphenyl substituted with from 1-2 groups selected from fluoro, chloro,—CN, —NO₂, lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy orfluoro substituted lower alkoxy. In some embodiments, R³⁷ is lower alkylor phenyl optionally substituted with 1-2 members selected from CF₃ orhalogen. In other embodiments, R³⁷ is propyl. In yet other embodiments,R³⁷ is 2-trifluoromethylphenyl, 3-trifluoromethylphenyl,4-trifluoromethylphenyl, 2-fluorophenyl, 3-fluorophenyl, 4-fluorophenylor 2,5-difluoro-substituted phenyl. All the other variables are asdefined in any of the embodiments of the compounds of Formula IIdescribed herein.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula II, R³⁷ is mono-alkylamino,di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, or heterocycloalkylamino, preferablydi-alkylamino or cycloalkylamino. In some embodiments, R³⁷ ismono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, orheterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino or cycloalkylamino, R³⁹is fluoro, chloro, —CN, lower alkyl, or lower alkoxy, and R⁴⁰ is fluoro,chloro, —CN, lower alkyl, or lower alkoxy. In some embodiments, R³⁷ ismono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, orheterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino or cycloalkylamino, R³⁹is fluoro, chloro, —CN, lower alkyl, or lower alkoxy, and R⁴⁰ is fluoro,chloro, —CN, lower alkyl, or lower alkoxy; and R³⁸ is hydrogen. In someembodiments, R³⁷ is mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, orheterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino or cycloalkylamino, R³⁹is fluoro, chloro, —CN, lower alkyl, or lower alkoxy, and R⁴⁰ is fluoro,chloro, —CN, lower alkyl, or lower alkoxy; and R³⁸ is fluoro. All theother variables are as defined in any of the embodiments of thecompounds of Formula II described herein.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula II, R³⁷ is phenyl optionallysubstituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from thegroup consisting of fluoro, lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl,lower alkoxy, and fluoro substituted lower alkoxy. In some embodiments,R³⁷ is phenyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of fluoro, lower alkyl,fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and fluoro substitutedlower alkoxy, R³⁹ is fluoro, chloro, —CN, lower alkyl, or lower alkoxy,and R⁴⁰ is fluoro, chloro, —CN, lower alkyl, or lower alkoxy. In someembodiments, R³⁷ is phenyl mono-substituted with fluoro, lower alkyl, or—CF₃, or di-substituted with two fluoro, two lower alkyl, or one fluoroand one lower alkoxy. In some embodiments, R³⁷ is phenylmono-substituted with fluoro, lower alkyl, or —CF₃, or di-substitutedwith two fluoro, two lower alkyl, or one fluoro and one lower alkoxy,R³⁹ is fluoro, chloro, —CN, lower alkyl, or lower alkoxy, and R⁴⁰ isfluoro, chloro, —CN, lower alkyl, or lower alkoxy. In some embodiments,R³⁷ is phenyl mono-substituted with fluoro, lower alkyl, or —CF₃, ordi-substituted with two fluoro, two lower alkyl, or one fluoro and onelower alkoxy, R³⁹ is fluoro, chloro, —CN, lower alkyl, or lower alkoxy,and R⁴⁰ is fluoro, chloro, —CN, lower alkyl, or lower alkoxy; and R³⁸ ishydrogen. In some embodiments, R³⁷ is phenyl mono-substituted withfluoro, lower alkyl, or —CF₃, or di-substituted with two fluoro, twolower alkyl, or one fluoro and one lower alkoxy, R³⁹ is fluoro, chloro,—CN, lower alkyl, or lower alkoxy, and R⁴⁰ is fluoro, chloro, —CN, loweralkyl, or lower alkoxy; and R³⁸ is fluoro. In some embodiments, R³⁷ is4-trifluoromethylphenyl, 2-fluorophenyl, 3-fluorophenyl or2,5-difluoro-substituted phenyl. All the other variables are as definedin any of the embodiments of the compounds of Formula II describedherein.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula II, R³⁷ is 5-6 memberedheteroaryl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independentlyselected from the group consisting of lower alkyl and lower alkoxy,preferably pyrdinyl mono- or di-substituted with methoxy. In someembodiments, R³⁷ is 5-6 membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with1 or 2 substituents independently selected from the group consisting oflower alkyl and lower alkoxy, preferably pyrdinyl mono- ordi-substituted with methoxy, R³⁹ is fluoro, chloro, —CN, lower alkyl, orlower alkoxy, and R⁴⁰ is fluoro, chloro, —CN, lower alkyl, or loweralkoxy. In some embodiments, R³⁷ is 5-6 membered heteroaryl optionallysubstituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from thegroup consisting of lower alkyl and lower alkoxy, preferably pyrdinylmono- or di-substituted with methoxy, R³⁹ is fluoro, chloro, —CN, loweralkyl, or lower alkoxy, and R⁴⁰ is fluoro, chloro, —CN, lower alkyl, orlower alkoxy; and R³⁸ is hydrogen. In some embodiments, R³⁷ is 5-6membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl andlower alkoxy, preferably pyrdinyl mono- or di-substituted with methoxy,R³⁹ is fluoro, chloro, —CN, lower alkyl, or lower alkoxy, and R⁴⁰ isfluoro, chloro, —CN, lower alkyl, or lower alkoxy; and R³⁸ is fluoro.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula II, R³⁸ is H, —F or fluorosubstituted lower alkyl. In certain instances, R³⁸ is H, F or CF₃. Inanother instances, R³⁸ is F. In other embodiments, R³⁹ is fluoro,chloro, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, lower alkoxy, lower alkyl optionally substitutedwith one or more R⁴³, cycloalkylamino, cycloalkylalkyl-NH—,heterocycloalkylamino and heterocycloalkylalkyl-NH—. In someembodiments, R³⁹ is fluoro, chloro, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, lower alkyloptionally substituted with fluoro, lower alkoxy, cycloalkylamino,cycloalkylalkyl-NH—, heterocycloalkylamino andheterocycloalkylalkyl-NH—. In a further embodiments, R³⁹ is fluoro,chloro, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, CH₃, CH₃O—, CF₃, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cyclopropylmethyl, cyclobutylmethyl,cyclopentylmethyl, cyclohexylmethyl, cyclopropylamino, cyclobutylamino,cyclopentylamino, cyclohexylamino, cyclopropylmethylamino,cyclobutylmethylamino, cyclopentylmethylamino, cyclohexylmethylamino,2-tetrahydrofuranylamino, 3-tetrahydrofuranylamino or4-tetrahydropyranylamino. All the other variables are as defined in anyof the embodiments of the compounds of Formula II described herein.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula II, R⁴⁰ is H, lower alkyloptionally substituted with one or more R⁴³, halogen, lower alkoxy orCN. In some embodiments, R⁴³ is fluoro, —OH, lower alkoxy,mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cyclopropylamino, cyclobutylamino,cyclopentylamino, cyclohexylamino, cycloheptylamino,2-tetrahydrofuranylamino, 3-tetrahydrofuranylamino,2-tetrahydropyranylamino, 3-tetrahydropyranylamino or4-tetrahydropyranylamino All the other variables are as defined in anyof the embodiments of the compounds of Formula II described herein.

In a third aspect, compounds having the structure according to thefollowing Formula III are provided:

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,

-   -   wherein Y, R¹ and R² in Formula III are as defined in any of the        embodiments of the compounds of Formula II described herein. In        some embodiments:    -   Y is selected from the group consisting of fluoro, chloro,        bromo, iodo, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, haloalkyl, CN, —OH,        fluoro substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, —OR⁸, and —N(R³)—R⁴;    -   R¹ is selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, fluoro        substituted lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, mono-alkylamino,        di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, heterocycloalkylamino, phenyl        optionally substituted with one or more R⁶ (e.g., R¹ is        2-fluoro-substituted phenyl, 3-fluoro-substituted phenyl,        2,5-difluoro-substituted phenyl or 4-lower alkyl-substituted        phenyl, wherein lower alkyl is optionally substituted with one        or more fluorine), and heteroaryl optionally substituted with        one or more R⁷;    -   R² is hydrogen, fluoro, chloro, or lower alkyl optionally        substituted with one or more fluorine;    -   R³ is hydrogen and R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of        hydrogen, —OR⁸, lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or        more R¹¹, cycloalkyl optionally substituted with one or more        R¹², heterocycloalkyl optionally substituted with one or more        R¹³, aryl optionally substituted with one or more R¹⁴, and        heteroaryl optionally substituted with one or more R¹⁵;    -   or R³ and R⁴ are both lower alkyl;    -   or R³ and R⁴ combine with the nitrogen to which they are        attached to form cycloalkylamino;    -   each R⁶, when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of fluoro, chloro, —CN, —NO₂, lower alkyl, fluoro        substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted lower        alkoxy, —C(O)—O—R¹⁸, —N(H)—C(O)—R¹⁹, and heteroaryl optionally        substituted with one or more lower alkyl; or two R⁶ on adjacent        carbons combine to form a fused heterocycloalkyl optionally        substituted with one or more lower alkyl;    -   each R⁷, when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower        alkoxy, —C(O)—O—R²⁰, and heteroaryl optionally substituted with        one or more lower alkyl;    -   R⁸ is hydrogen, lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or        more fluorine, or, when R⁸ is a C₂₋₆ alkyl, said alkyl may        optionally be substituted with one or more R²¹; cycloalkyl        optionally substituted with one or more R²¹, or heterocycloalkyl        optionally substituted with one or more R²¹;    -   each R¹¹, when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of fluoro, —OH, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted        lower alkoxy, —NH₂, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,        cycloalkylamino, heterocycloalkylamino, cycloalkyl optionally        substituted with one or more R¹², heterocycloalkyl optionally        substituted with one or more R¹³, aryl optionally substituted        with one or more R¹⁴, and heteroaryl optionally substituted with        one or more R¹⁵;    -   each R¹², when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of fluoro, lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower        alkyl, —OH, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted lower alkoxy, —NH₂,        mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino,        heterocycloalkylamino, —N(H)—C(O)—R²², —N(H)—S(O)₂—R²³,        C(O)—R²⁴, and S(O)₂—R²⁵;    -   each R¹³, when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of fluoro, —OH, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted        lower alkoxy, —NH₂, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,        cycloalkylamino, heterocycloalkylamino, —N(H)—C(O)—R²⁶,        —N(H)—S(O)₂—R²⁷, C(O)—R²⁸, S(O)₂—R²⁹, and lower alkyl optionally        substituted with one or more R³⁰;    -   each R¹⁴ and R¹⁵, when present, are independently selected from        the group consisting of fluoro, chloro, —OH, —NH₂, —CN, —NO₂,        —N(H)—C(O)—R³¹, —N(H)—S(O)₂—R³², C(O)—R³³, S(O)₂—R³⁴, lower        alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, fluoro        substituted lower alkoxy, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,        cycloalkylamino, heterocycloalkylamino, aryl optionally        substituted with one or more R³⁵, and heteroaryl optionally        substituted with one or more R³⁶;    -   each R¹⁷, when present, is independently fluoro, —OH, lower        alkoxy, —NH₂, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino,        or heterocycloalkylamino;    -   each R¹⁸ and R²⁰, when present, are independently hydrogen,        lower alkyl or fluoro substituted lower alkyl;    -   each R¹⁹, R²², R²³, R²⁶, R²⁷, R³¹ and R³², when present, are        independently lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl,        mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, or        heterocycloalkylamino;    -   each R²¹, when present, is fluoro, —OH, lower alkoxy, —NH₂,        mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, or        heterocycloalkylamino;    -   each R²⁴, R²⁵, R²⁸, R²⁹, R³³, and R³⁴, when present, are        independently lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, —OH,        lower alkoxy, fluor substituted lower alkoxy, —NH₂,        mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, or        heterocycloalkylamino;    -   each R³⁰, when present, is independently fluoro, aryl optionally        substituted with one or more R³⁵ or heteroaryl optionally        substituted with one or more R³⁶; and    -   each R³⁵ and R³⁶, when present, are independently selected from        the group consisting of fluoro, chloro, —OH, —NH₂, —CN, —NO₂,        lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy,        fluoro substituted lower alkoxy, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,        cycloalkylamino, and heterocycloalkylamino.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula III, Y is fluoro, chloro,bromo, or iodo, preferably fluoro; R¹ is lower alkyl or cycloalkyl,preferably lower alkyl, preferably n-propyl, i-propyl, sec-butyl,i-butyl, and the like. In some embodiments of compounds of Formula III,Y is fluoro, chloro, bromo, or iodo, preferably fluoro; R¹ is loweralkyl or cycloalkyl, preferably lower alkyl, preferably n-propyl,i-propyl, sec-butyl, i-butyl, and the like; and R² is hydrogen. In someembodiments of compounds of Formula III, Y is fluoro, chloro, bromo, oriodo, preferably fluoro; R¹ is lower alkyl or cycloalkyl, preferablylower alkyl, preferably n-propyl, i-propyl, sec-butyl, i-butyl, and thelike; and R² is fluoro. In some embodiments, R¹ is lower alkyl orcycloalkyl, preferably lower alkyl, preferably n-propyl, i-propyl,sec-butyl, i-butyl, and the like. All the other variables are as definedin any of the embodiments of the compounds of Formulas I, II and IIIdescribed herein.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula III, Y is lower alkyl,fluoro substituted alkyl, or cycloalkyl; R¹ is lower alkyl orcycloalkyl, preferably lower alkyl, preferably n-propyl, i-propyl,sec-butyl, i-butyl, and the like. In some embodiments of compounds ofFormula III, Y is lower alkyl, fluoro substituted alkyl, or cycloalkyl;R¹ is lower alkyl or cycloalkyl, preferably lower alkyl, preferablyn-propyl, i-propyl, sec-butyl, i-butyl, and the like; and R² ishydrogen. In some embodiments of compounds of Formula III, Y is loweralkyl, fluoro substituted alkyl, or cycloalkyl; R¹ is lower alkyl orcycloalkyl, preferably lower alkyl, preferably n-propyl, i-propyl,sec-butyl, i-butyl, and the like; and R² is fluoro. In some embodiments,R¹ is lower alkyl or cycloalkyl, preferably lower alkyl, preferablyn-propyl, i-propyl, sec-butyl, i-butyl, and the like. All the othervariables are as defined in any of the embodiments of the compounds ofFormulas I, II and III described herein.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula III, Y is —OR⁸; R¹ is loweralkyl or cycloalkyl, preferably lower alkyl, preferably n-propyl,i-propyl, sec-butyl, i-butyl, and the like. In some embodiments ofcompounds of Formula III, Y is —OR⁸; R¹ is lower alkyl or cycloalkyl,preferably lower alkyl, preferably n-propyl, i-propyl, sec-butyl,i-butyl, and the like; and R² is hydrogen. In some embodiments ofcompounds of Formula III, Y is —OR⁸; R¹ is lower alkyl or cycloalkyl,preferably lower alkyl, preferably n-propyl, i-propyl, sec-butyl,i-butyl, and the like; and R² is fluoro. In some embodiments, R¹ islower alkyl or cycloalkyl, preferably lower alkyl, preferably n-propyl,i-propyl, sec-butyl, i-butyl, and the like, and R⁸ is hydrogen or loweralkyl. All the other variables are as defined in any of the embodimentsof the compounds of Formulas I, II and III described herein.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula III, Y—N(R³)—R⁴; R¹ is loweralkyl or cycloalkyl, preferably lower alkyl, preferably n-propyl,i-propyl, sec-butyl, i-butyl, and the like. In some embodiments ofcompounds of Formula III, Y—N(R³)—R⁴; R¹ is lower alkyl or cycloalkyl,preferably lower alkyl, preferably n-propyl, i-propyl, sec-butyl,i-butyl, and the like; and R² is hydrogen. In some embodiments ofcompounds of Formula III, Y—N(R³)—R⁴; R¹ is lower alkyl or cycloalkyl,preferably lower alkyl, preferably n-propyl, i-propyl, sec-butyl,i-butyl, and the like; and R² is fluoro. In some embodiments, R¹ islower alkyl or cycloalkyl, preferably lower alkyl, preferably n-propyl,i-propyl, sec-butyl, i-butyl, and the like, R³ is hydrogen and R⁴ isselected from the group consisting of hydrogen, —OH, lower alkyloptionally substituted with R¹¹, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl optionallysubstituted with lower alkyl, phenyl optionally substituted with one ormore R¹⁴, and 5-6 membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with one ormore lower alkyl, or R³ and R⁴ are both lower alkyl, or R³ and R⁴combine with the nitrogen to which they are attached to formcycloalkylamino, wherein R¹¹ and R¹⁴ are as defined for Formula I,preferably wherein R¹¹ is selected from the group consisting ofcycloalkyl, —OH, lower alkoxy, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,cycloalkylamino, and heterocycloalkylamino, and R¹⁴ is selected from thegroup consisting of fluoro, chloro, —CN, —NO₂, lower alkyl, fluorosubstituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and fluoro substituted loweralkoxy. All the other variables are as defined in any of the embodimentsof the compounds of Formulas I, II and III described herein.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula III, Y is fluoro, chloro,bromo, or iodo, preferably fluoro; R¹ is mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,cycloalkylamino, or heterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino orcycloalkylamino. In some embodiments of compounds of Formula III, Y isfluoro, chloro, bromo, or iodo, preferably fluoro; R¹ ismono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, orheterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino or cycloalkylamino; andR² is hydrogen. In some embodiments of compounds of Formula III, Y isfluoro, chloro, bromo, or iodo, preferably fluoro; R¹ ismono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, orheterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino or cycloalkylamino; andR² is fluoro. In some embodiments, R¹ is mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,cycloalkylamino, or heterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino orcycloalkylamino All the other variables are as defined in any of theembodiments of the compounds of Formulas I, II and III described herein.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula III, Y is lower alkyl,fluoro substituted alkyl, or cycloalkyl; R¹ is mono-alkylamino,di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, or heterocycloalkylamino, preferablydi-alkylamino or cycloalkylamino. In some embodiments of compounds ofFormula III, Y is lower alkyl, fluoro substituted alkyl, or cycloalkyl;R¹ is mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, orheterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino or cycloalkylamino; andR² is hydrogen. In some embodiments of compounds of Formula III, Y islower alkyl, fluoro substituted alkyl, or cycloalkyl; R¹ ismono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, orheterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino or cycloalkylamino; andR² is fluoro. In some embodiments, R¹ is mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,or cycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, orheterocycloalkylamino All the other variables are as defined in any ofthe embodiments of the compounds of Formulas I, II and III describedherein.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula III, Y is —OR⁸; R¹ ismono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, orheterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino or cycloalkylamino. Insome embodiments of compounds of Formula III, Y is —OR⁸; R¹ ismono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, orheterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino or cycloalkylamino; andR² is hydrogen. In some embodiments of compounds of Formula III, Y is—OR⁸; R¹ is mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, orheterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino or cycloalkylamino; andR² is fluoro. In some embodiments, R¹ is mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,cycloalkylamino, or heterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino orcycloalkylamino, and R⁸ is hydrogen or lower alkyl. All the othervariables are as defined in any of the embodiments of the compounds ofFormulas I, II and III described herein.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula III, Y is —N(R³)—R⁴; R¹ ismono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, orheterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino or cycloalkylamino. Insome embodiments of compounds of Formula III, Y is —N(R³)—R⁴; R¹ ismono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, orheterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino or cycloalkylamino; andR² is hydrogen. In some embodiments of compounds of Formula III, Y is—N(R³)—R⁴; R¹ is mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, orheterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino or cycloalkylamino; andR² is fluoro. In some embodiments, R¹ is mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,cycloalkylamino, or heterocycloalkylamino, preferably di-alkylamino orcycloalkylamino, R³ is hydrogen and R⁴ is selected from the groupconsisting of hydrogen, —OH, lower alkyl optionally substituted withR¹¹, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl optionally substituted with loweralkyl, phenyl optionally substituted with one or more R¹⁴, and 5-6membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyl,or R³ and R⁴ are both lower alkyl, or R³ and R⁴ combine with thenitrogen to which they are attached to form cycloalkylamino, wherein R¹¹and R¹⁴ are as defined for Formula I, preferably wherein R¹¹ is selectedfrom the group consisting of cycloalkyl, —OH, lower alkoxy,mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, andheterocycloalkylamino, and R¹⁴ is selected from the group consisting offluoro, chloro, —CN, —NO₂, lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl,lower alkoxy, and fluoro substituted lower alkoxy. All the othervariables are as defined in any of the embodiments of the compounds ofFormulas I, II and III described herein.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula III, Y is fluoro, chloro,bromo, or iodo, preferably fluoro; R¹ is phenyl optionally substitutedwith 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from the groupconsisting of fluoro, lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, loweralkoxy, and fluoro substituted lower alkoxy. In some embodiments ofcompounds of Formula III, Y is fluoro, chloro, bromo, or iodo,preferably fluoro; R¹ is phenyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2substituents independently selected from the group consisting of fluoro,lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and fluorosubstituted lower alkoxy; and R² is hydrogen. In some embodiments ofcompounds of Formula III, Y is fluoro, chloro, bromo, or iodo,preferably fluoro; R¹ is phenyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2substituents independently selected from the group consisting of fluoro,lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and fluorosubstituted lower alkoxy; and R² is fluoro. In some embodiments, R¹ isphenyl mono-substituted with fluoro, lower alkyl, or —CF₃, ordi-substituted with two fluoro, two lower alkyl, or one fluoro and onelower alkoxy. In some embodiments, R¹ is phenyl optionally substitutedwith 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from the groupconsisting of fluoro, lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, loweralkoxy, and fluoro substituted lower alkoxy. All the other variables areas defined in any of the embodiments of the compounds of Formulas I, IIand III described herein.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula III, Y is lower alkyl,fluoro substituted alkyl, or cycloalkyl; R¹ is phenyl optionallysubstituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from thegroup consisting of fluoro, lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl,lower alkoxy, and fluoro substituted lower alkoxy. In some embodimentsof compounds of Formula III, Y is lower alkyl, fluoro substituted alkyl,or cycloalkyl; R¹ is phenyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2substituents independently selected from the group consisting of fluoro,lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and fluorosubstituted lower alkoxy; and R² is hydrogen. In some embodiments ofcompounds of Formula III, Y is lower alkyl, fluoro substituted alkyl, orcycloalkyl; R¹ is phenyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of fluoro, lower alkyl,fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and fluoro substitutedlower alkoxy; and R² is fluoro. In some embodiments, R¹ is phenylmono-substituted with fluoro, lower alkyl, or —CF₃, or di-substitutedwith two fluoro, two lower alkyl, or one fluoro and one lower alkoxy. Insome embodiments, R¹ is phenyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2substituents independently selected from the group consisting of fluoro,lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and fluorosubstituted lower alkoxy. All the other variables are as defined in anyof the embodiments of the compounds of Formulas I, II and III describedherein.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula III, Y is —OR⁸; R¹ is phenyloptionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selectedfrom the group consisting of fluoro, lower alkyl, fluoro substitutedlower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and fluoro substituted lower alkoxy. In someembodiments, R¹ is phenyl mono-substituted with fluoro, lower alkyl, or—CF₃, or di-substituted with two fluoro, two lower alkyl, or one fluoroand one lower alkoxy. In some embodiments of compounds of Formula III, Yis —OR⁸; R¹ is phenyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of fluoro, lower alkyl,fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and fluoro substitutedlower alkoxy. In some embodiments, R¹ is phenyl mono-substituted withfluoro, lower alkyl, or —CF₃, or di-substituted with two fluoro, twolower alkyl, or one fluoro and one lower alkoxy. In some embodiments ofcompounds of Formula III, Y is —OR⁸; R¹ is phenyl optionally substitutedwith 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from the groupconsisting of fluoro, lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, loweralkoxy, and fluoro substituted lower alkoxy; and R² is hydrogen. In someembodiments, R¹ is phenyl mono-substituted with fluoro, lower alkyl, or—CF₃, or di-substituted with two fluoro, two lower alkyl, or one fluoroand one lower alkoxy; and R² is fluoro. In some embodiments, R¹ isphenyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independentlyselected from the group consisting of fluoro, lower alkyl, fluorosubstituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and fluoro substituted loweralkoxy, and R⁸ is hydrogen or lower alkyl. All the other variables areas defined in any of the embodiments of the compounds of Formulas I, IIand III described herein.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula III, Y is —N(R³)—R⁴; R¹ isphenyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independentlyselected from the group consisting of fluoro, lower alkyl, fluorosubstituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and fluoro substituted loweralkoxy. In some embodiments of compounds of Formula III, Y is —N(R³)—R⁴;R¹ is phenyl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of fluoro, lower alkyl,fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and fluoro substitutedlower alkoxy; and R² is hydrogen. In some embodiments of compounds ofFormula III, Y is —N(R³)—R⁴; R¹ is phenyl optionally substituted with 1or 2 substituents independently selected from the group consisting offluoro, lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, andfluoro substituted lower alkoxy; and R² is fluoro. In some embodiments,R¹ is phenyl mono-substituted with fluoro, lower alkyl, or —CF₃, ordi-substituted with two fluoro, two lower alkyl, or one fluoro and onelower alkoxy. In some embodiments, R¹ is phenyl optionally substitutedwith 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from the groupconsisting of fluoro, lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, loweralkoxy, and fluoro substituted lower alkoxy, R³ is hydrogen and R⁴ isselected from the group consisting of hydrogen, —OH, lower alkyloptionally substituted with R¹¹, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl optionallysubstituted with lower alkyl, phenyl optionally substituted with one ormore R¹⁴, and 5-6 membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with one ormore lower alkyl, or R³ and R⁴ are both lower alkyl, or R³ and R⁴combine with the nitrogen to which they are attached to formcycloalkylamino wherein R¹¹ and R¹⁴ are as defined for Formula I,preferably wherein R¹¹ is selected from the group consisting ofcycloalkyl, —OH, lower alkoxy, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,cycloalkylamino, and heterocycloalkylamino, and R¹³ is selected from thegroup consisting of fluoro, chloro, —CN, —NO₂, lower alkyl, fluorosubstituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and fluoro substituted loweralkoxy. In some embodiments, R¹ is phenyl mono-substituted with fluoro,lower alkyl, or —CF₃, or di-substituted with two fluoro, two loweralkyl, or one fluoro and one lower alkoxy, R³ is hydrogen and R⁴ isselected from the group consisting of hydrogen, —OH, lower alkyloptionally substituted with R¹¹, cycloalkyl, heterocycloalkyl optionallysubstituted with lower alkyl, phenyl optionally substituted with one ormore R¹⁴, and 5-6 membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with one ormore lower alkyl, or R³ and R⁴ are both lower alkyl, or R³ and R⁴combine with the nitrogen to which they are attached to formcycloalkylamino, wherein R¹¹ and R¹⁴ are as defined for Formula I,preferably wherein R¹¹ is selected from the group consisting ofcycloalkyl, —OH, lower alkoxy, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,cycloalkylamino, and heterocycloalkylamino, and R¹⁴ is selected from thegroup consisting of fluoro, chloro, —CN, —NO₂, lower alkyl, fluorosubstituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and fluoro substituted loweralkoxy. All the other variables are as defined in any of the embodimentsof the compounds of Formulas I, II and III described herein.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula III, Y is fluoro, chloro,bromo, or iodo, preferably fluoro; R¹ is 5-6 membered heteroaryloptionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selectedfrom the group consisting of lower alkyl and lower alkoxy, preferablypyrdinyl mono- or di-substituted with methoxy. In some embodiments ofcompounds of Formula III, Y is fluoro, chloro, bromo, or iodo,preferably fluoro; R¹ is 5-6 membered heteroaryl optionally substitutedwith 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from the groupconsisting of lower alkyl and lower alkoxy, preferably pyrdinyl mono- ordi-substituted with methoxy; and R² is hydrogen. In some embodiments ofcompounds of Formula III, Y is fluoro, chloro, bromo, or iodo,preferably fluoro; R¹ is 5-6 membered heteroaryl optionally substitutedwith 1 or 2 substituents independently selected from the groupconsisting of lower alkyl and lower alkoxy, preferably pyrdinyl mono- ordi-substituted with methoxy; and R² is fluoro. In some embodiments, R¹is 5-6 membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with 1 or 2substituents independently selected from the group consisting of loweralkyl and lower alkoxy, preferably pyrdinyl mono- or di-substituted withmethoxy. All the other variables are as defined in any of theembodiments of the compounds of Formulas I, II and III described herein.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula III, Y is lower alkyl,fluoro substituted alkyl, or cycloalkyl; R¹ is 5-6 membered heteroaryloptionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independently selectedfrom the group consisting of lower alkyl and lower alkoxy, preferablypyrdinyl mono- or di-substituted with methoxy. In some embodiments ofcompounds of Formula III, Y is lower alkyl, fluoro substituted alkyl, orcycloalkyl; R¹ is 5-6 membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with 1or 2 substituents independently selected from the group consisting oflower alkyl and lower alkoxy, preferably pyrdinyl mono- ordi-substituted with methoxy; and R² is hydrogen. In some embodiments ofcompounds of Formula III, Y is lower alkyl, fluoro substituted alkyl, orcycloalkyl; R¹ is 5-6 membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with 1or 2 substituents independently selected from the group consisting oflower alkyl and lower alkoxy, preferably pyrdinyl mono- ordi-substituted with methoxy; and R² is fluoro. In some embodiments, R¹is 5-6 membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with 1 or 2substituents independently selected from the group consisting of loweralkyl and lower alkoxy, preferably pyrdinyl mono- or di-substituted withmethoxy. All the other variables are as defined in any of theembodiments of the compounds of Formulas I, II and III described herein.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula III, Y is —OR⁸; R¹ is 5-6membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl andlower alkoxy, preferably pyrdinyl mono- or di-substituted with methoxy.In some embodiments of compounds of Formula III, Y is —OR⁸; R¹ is 5-6membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl andlower alkoxy, preferably pyrdinyl mono- or di-substituted with methoxy;and R² is hydrogen. In some embodiments of compounds of Formula III, Yis —OR⁸; R¹ is 5-6 membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with 1 or2 substituents independently selected from the group consisting of loweralkyl and lower alkoxy, preferably pyrdinyl mono- or di-substituted withmethoxy; and R² is fluoro. In some embodiments, R¹ is 5-6 memberedheteroaryl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituents independentlyselected from the group consisting of lower alkyl and lower alkoxy,preferably pyrdinyl mono- or di-substituted with methoxy, and R⁸ ishydrogen or lower alkyl. All the other variables are as defined in anyof the embodiments of the compounds of Formulas I, II and III describedherein.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formula III, Y is —N(R³)—R⁴; R¹ is5-6 membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl andlower alkoxy, preferably pyrdinyl mono- or di-substituted with methoxy.In some embodiments of compounds of Formula III, Y is —N(R³)—R⁴; R¹ is5-6 membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with 1 or 2 substituentsindependently selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl andlower alkoxy, preferably pyrdinyl mono- or di-substituted with methoxy;and R² is hydrogen. In some embodiments of compounds of Formula III, Yis —N(R³)—R⁴; R¹ is 5-6 membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with1 or 2 substituents independently selected from the group consisting oflower alkyl and lower alkoxy, preferably pyrdinyl mono- ordi-substituted with methoxy; and R² is fluoro. In some embodiments, R¹is 5-6 membered heteroaryl optionally substituted with 1 or 2substituents independently selected from the group consisting of loweralkyl and lower alkoxy, preferably pyrdinyl mono- or di-substituted withmethoxy, R³ is hydrogen and R⁴ is selected from the group consisting ofhydrogen, —OH, lower alkyl optionally substituted with R¹¹, cycloalkyl,heterocycloalkyl optionally substituted with lower alkyl, phenyloptionally substituted with one or more R¹⁴, and 5-6 membered heteroaryloptionally substituted with one or more lower alkyl, or R³ and R⁴ areboth lower alkyl, or R³ and R⁴ combine with the nitrogen to which theyare attached to form cycloalkylamino, wherein R¹¹ and R¹⁴ are as definedfor Formula I, preferably wherein R¹¹ is selected from the groupconsisting of cycloalkyl, —OH, lower alkoxy, mono-alkylamino,di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, and heterocycloalkylamino, and R¹⁴ isselected from the group consisting of fluoro, chloro, —CN, —NO₂, loweralkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, and fluorosubstituted lower alkoxy. All the other variables are as defined in anyof the embodiments of the compounds of Formulas I, II and III describedherein.

In some embodiments of compounds of Formulas I, II and III, Y is fluoro,chloro, bromo, iodo, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, haloalkyl, CN, —OH,cycloalkyl, —OR⁸ or —NH(R⁴). In a preferred embodiment, Y is CH₃, ethyl,methoxy, ethyoxy, isobutyl, CN, OH, F, Cl, Br, I, NH₂, butyoxy,2-methylpropoxy, 4-tetrahydropyranyloxy, 2-tetrahyrofuranyloxy,3-tetrahyrofuranyloxy, alkoxyamino or HO—NH—.

In another aspects, the invention provides a compound having sub formulaIIIa:

wherein Y¹ is lower alkyl optionally substituted with from one to threeR¹¹, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, heterocycloalkyl,heterocycloalkylalkyl, heteroaryl or heteroarylalkyl, wherein: thecycloalkyl and cycloalkylalkyl are each optionally substituted with fromone to three R¹²; the heterocycloalkyl and heterocycloalkylalkyl areeach optionally substituted with from one to three R¹³; the aryl andarylalkyl are each optionally substituted with from one to three R¹⁴optionally, wherein the two adjacent R¹⁴ groups on the aryl ring aretaken together to form a 5 or 6-membered hetero aromatic ring havingfrom 1-4 heteroatoms selected from O or N; and the heteroaryl andheteroarylalkyl are each optionally substituted with from one to threeR¹⁵. The other variables R¹ and R² are as defined in any of theembodiments of compounds of Formulas I, II and III described herein.

In some embodiments of the compounds of Formula IIIa, Y¹ is selectedfrom lower alkyl, halogen substituted lower alkyl, 2-hydroxyethyl,cyclopropylamino, cyclobutyl, cyclopropylmethyl, cyclobutylmethyl,cyclopentyl, cyclopentylmethyl, cyclohexylmethyl, cyclohexyl,2-oxetanyl, 2-oxetanylmethyl, 3-oxetanyl, 3-oxetanylmethyl,2-tetrahydrofuranyl, 3-tetrahydrofuranyl, 2-tetrahydropyranyl,3-tetrahydropyranyl, 4-tetrahydropyranyl, 2-tetrahydrofuranylmethyl,3-tetrahydrofuranylmethyl, 2-tetrahydropyranylmethyl,3-tetrahydropyranylmethyl, 4-tetrahydropyranylmethyl,1-methyl-2-aziridinyl, 1-methyl-2-aziridinylmethyl,1-methyl-2-azetidinyl, 1-methyl-2-azetidinylmethyl,1-methyl-3-azetidinyl, 1-methyl-3-azetidinylmethyl,1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinyl, 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinylmethyl,1-methyl-3-pyrrolidinyl, 1-methyl-3-pyrrolidinylmethyl,1-methyl-2-piperidinyl, 1-methyl-2-piperidinylmethyl,1-methyl-3-piperidinyl, 1-methyl-3-piperidinylmethyl,1-methyl-4-piperidinyl, 1-methyl-4-piperidinylmethyl,1-methylsulfonyl-2-piperidinyl, 1-methylsulfonyl-2-piperidinylmethyl,1-methylsulfonyl-3-piperidinyl, 1-methylsulfonyl-3-piperidinylmethyl,1-methylsulfonyl-4-piperidinyl, 1-methylsulfonyl-4-piperidinylmethyl,1,1-dioxo-4-thianyl, 1,1-dioxo-4-thianylmethyl, phenyl, 2-fluorophenyl,3-fluorophenyl, 4-fluorophenyl, 2-benzyl, 2-fluorobenzyl,3-fluorobenzyl, 4-fluorobenzyl, 2-pyridyl, 2-pyridylmethyl, 3-pyridyl,3-pyridylmethyl, 4-pyridyl, 4-pyridylmethyl, 2-chlorophenyl,3-chlorophenyl, 4-chlorophenyl, 2-dimethylaminophenyl,3-dimethylaminophenyl, 4-dimethylaminophenyl, 2-dimethylaminobenzyl,2-dimethylaminobenzyl, 3-dimethylaminobenzyl, 4-dimethylaminobenzyl,2-hydroxyphenyl, 3-hydroxyphenyl, 4-hydroxyphenyl, 2-hydroxybenzyl,3-hydroxybenzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 2-carboxyphenyl, 3-carboxyphenyl,4-carboxyphenyl, 2-carboxybenzyl, 3-carboxybenzyl, 4-carboxybenzyl,2-methoxycarbonylphenyl, 3-methoxycarbonylphenyl,4-methoxycarbonylphenyl, 2-methoxycarbonylbenzyl,3-methoxycarbonylbenzyl, 4-methoxycarbonylbenzyl, 1-alkyl-4-pyrazolyl,1-alkyl-4-pyrazolylmethyl, 3-pyridazinyl, pyridazinylmethyl,4-pyridazinyl, 4-pyridazinylmethyl, triazolyl, triazolymethyl,tetrazolyl, tetrazolymethyl, 2,1,3,-benzoxadiazolyl,2,1,3-benzoxadiazol-5-yl, 2,1,3,-benzoxadiazolyl-methyl,2,1,3-benzoxadiazol-5-ylmethyl, 2,1,3,-benzothiadiazolyl,2,1,3-benzothiadiazol-5-yl, 2,1,3,-benzothiadiazolyl-methyl,2,1,3-benzothiadiazol-5-ylmethyl, 1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl,1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-methyl, 2-oxobenzimidazol-4-yl,2-oxobenzimidazol-4-methyl, 2-oxobenzimidazol-5-yl,2-oxobenzimidazol-5-methyl, 1,1,-dioxo-thiolan-3-yl,1,1-dioxothiolan-3-methyl, 3-(2-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl,3-(2-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-5-yl)benzyl,3-(5-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-1-yl)phenyl, 3-(1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)phenyl,3-(1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)benzyl, 3-3-methyl-4H-1,2,4-triazol-5-methyl or2-(3-methyl-4H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)ethyl. In certain instances, Y¹ iscyclopropylmethyl. The other variables R¹ and R² are as defined in anyof the embodiments of compounds of Formulas I, II, III and IIIadescribed herein.

In some embodiments of the compounds of Formula IIIa, R² is H or F. Theother variables R¹ and Y¹ are as defined in any of the embodiments ofcompounds of Formulas I, II, III and Ma described herein.

In some embodiments of the compounds of Formulas I, II, III and IIIa, R¹is lower alkyl, cycloalkyl optionally substituted with 1-2 groupsselected from halogen or lower alkyl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryloptionally substituted with lower alkyl or lower alkoxy, phenyloptionally substituted with 1-2 substitutents selected from lower alkyl,halogen, lower alkoxy, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy or CN. In some embodiments,R¹ is methyl, propyl, isobutyl, 2-methylpropyl, CF₃, CF₃CH₂—, CHF₂CH₂—,4-trifluorophenyl, 2-trifluorophenyl, 3-trifluorophenyl,3,5-dimethylphenyl, 4-propylphenyl, 3-fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl,2-cyanophenyl, 3-cyanophenyl, 4-cyanophenyl, 4-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl,2,5-difluorophenyl, 2,6-difluorophenyl, 2,4-difluorophenyl, 2-pyridyl,3-pyridyl, 5-methoxy-2-pyridyl, 3-methoxy-2-pyridyl,4-methoxy-2-pyridyl, 6-methyl-2-pyridyl, 5-methyl-2-pyridyl,4-methyl-2-pyridyl, 3-methyl-2-pyridyl, dialkylamino, 1-pyrrolidinyl,1-piperidinyl, 4-morpholinyl, cycloprpyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl,cyclohexyl, 4,4-difluorocyclohexyl, 1-methyl-4-pyrazolyl,1-ethyl-4-pyrazolyl, 1-methyl-3-pyrazolyl, 1-ethyl-3-pyrazolyl,6-methyl-3-pyridyl, 5-methyl-3-pyridyl, 4-methyl-3-pyridyl or2-methyl-3-pyridyl. In a further embodiment, R¹ is 2-fluorophenyl,3-fluorophenyl, 2,5-difluorophenyl or 4-lower alkyl-substituted phenyl,wherein lower alkyl is optionally substituted with one or more fluorine.All the other variables are as defined in any of the embodiments ofcompounds of Formulas I, II, III and IIIa described herein.

In a particular group of embodiments of compounds of Formulas I, II, IIIand IIIa, Y is —NR³R⁴, wherein R³ and R⁴ combine with the nitrogen atomto which they are attached to form a three to seven membered ring having0-1 additional ring heteroatom selected from O, N or S, wherein thenitrogen or sulfur atom is optionally oxidized. In certain instances, Yis 1-aziridinyl, 1-azetidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, 1-piperidinyl,1-morpholinyl or 1-azepanyl. All the other variables are as defined inany of the embodiments of compounds of Formulas I, II, III and IIIadescribed herein.

In various aspects and embodiments, provided are the compounds shown inTable I below, and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the compoundsshown in Table I.

TABLE I Comp # Structure Name MS P-1001

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methyl- 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4- trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide 496.9 P-1002

Propane-1-sulfonic acid [3- (4-ethoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide 424.9 P-1003

2-Methyl-propane-1-sulfonic acid [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)- phenyl]-amide 409.3P-1004

2-Methyl-propane-1-sulfonic acid [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)- phenyl]-amide 425.1P-1005

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-propyl- benzenesulfonamide 486.95 P-1006

N-[3-(4-Ethoxy-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide 526.95 P-1007

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methyl- 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4- propyl-benzenesulfonamide 470.95 P-1008

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-ethyl- benzenesulfonamide 473.0 P-1009

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methyl- 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4- isopropyl- benzenesulfonamide 471.3 P-1010

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-isopropyl- benzenesulfonamide 486.8 P-1011

N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylamino- 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro- phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide537.8 P-1012

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide 499.0 P-1013

N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4- (tetrahydro-pyran-4- ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide581.8; 582.0 P-1014

Propane-1-sulfonic acid [2,4- difluoro-3-(4-isobutyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide 436.7 P-1015

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- isobutyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide 538.6 P-1016

N-[3-(4-Chloro-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide 516.9 P-1017

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- morpholin-4-yl-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4- trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide 567.8 P-1018

6-Methoxy-pyridine-3- sulfonic acid [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)- phenyl]-amide 476.0P-1019

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methyl- 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-ethyl- benzenesulfonamide 457.2 P-1020

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- isobutylamino-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4- trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide 554.4; 554.0P-1021

N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4- (tetrahydro-pyran-4-yloxy)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine- 5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4- trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide 581.2 P-1022

Propane-1-sulfonic acid [2,4- difluoro-3-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide 397.0 P-1023

N-[3-(4-Cyano-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide 508.1 P-1024

N-[3-(4-Ethylamino-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro- phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide525.95 P-1025

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-3,5-dimethyl- benzenesulfonamide 473.0 P-1026

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- methylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)- phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide512.0 P-1027

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methyl- 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-3,5- dimethyl-benzenesulfonamide 456.95 P-1028

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- isobutoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)- phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide553.2 P-1029

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- isopropyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)- phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide525.2 P-1030

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-propyl- benzenesulfonamide 472.9 P-1031

N-[3-(4-Amino-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide 497.9 P-1032

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- propylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)- phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide539.95 P-1033

Propane-1-sulfonic acid [3- (4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide 414.8 P-1034

N-[3-(4-Chloro-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-5-propyl- benzenesulfonamide 490.9 P-1035

N-[3-(4-Cyclopentylamino- 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro- phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide566.3 P-1036

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methyl- 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-3-fluoro- 4-methoxy- benzenesulfonamide 477.0 P-1037

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- phenylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)- phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide573.9 P-1038

N-[3-(4-Ethoxy-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-propyl- benzenesulfonamide 501.0 P-1039

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- isopropylamino-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4- trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide 540.0 P-1040

N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylamino- 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro- phenyl]-4-propyl- benzenesulfonamide 512.0P-1041

Propane-1-sulfonic acid [3- (4-cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro- phenyl]-amide 435.95P-1042

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- isopropylamino-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-ethyl- benzenesulfonamide 500.27 P-1043

N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(2- hydroxy-ethylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl]-phenyl}-4- trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide 541.95 P-1044

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- isopropylamino-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4- isopropyl- benzenesulfonamide 514.0 P-1045

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- isopropylamino-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-3,5- dimethyl-benzenesulfonamide 500.05 P-1046

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-[4- (tetrahydro-pyran-4- ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- phenyl}-4-propyl- benzenesulfonamide 556.0P-1047

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {2,4- difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-ylamino)-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide479.95 P-1048

Propane-1-sulfonic acid [2,4- difluoro-3-(4-phenylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine- 5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide 473.95 P-1049

N-[3-(4-Dimethylamino-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro- phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide525.95 P-1050

N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4- (oxetan-3-ylamino)-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4- trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide 554.0 P-1051

Propane-1-sulfonic acid [2,4- difluoro-3-(4- isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide 437.95 P-1052

N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl- amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-4- trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide 552.2 P-1053

N-[3-(4- Cyclopropylmethoxy-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro- phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide553.2 P-1054

N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4- (tetrahydro-furan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine- 5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4- trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide 568.0 P-1055

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- isopropylamino-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-propyl- benzenesulfonamide 514.0 P-1056

N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4- (oxetan-3-ylamino)-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-propyl- benzenesulfonamide 528.0 P-1057

N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(1- methyl-piperidin-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine- 5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4- trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide 595.0 P-1058

N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(2- methoxy-ethylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl]-phenyl}-4- trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide 556.3 P-1059

N-{3-[4-(2-Dimethylamino- ethylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-4- trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide 569.5 P-1060

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {2,4- difluoro-3-[4-(oxetan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- phenyl}-amide 451.95P-1061

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- pyrrolidin-1-yl-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4- trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide 552.5 P-1062

N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(1- methyl-1H-pyrazol-4- ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide578.1 P-1063

N-{3-[4-(1-Ethyl-1H-pyrazol- 4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-4- trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide 592.5 P-1064

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- hydroxyamino-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4- trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide 513.9 P-1065

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {2,4- difluoro-3-[4-(4-fluoro- phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide 490.0 P-1067

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {2,4- difluoro-3-[4-(napthalen-2-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d] pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- phenyl}-amide 522.25P-1068

Propane-1-sulfonic acid (2,4- difluoro-3-{4-[(oxetan-3-ylmethyl)-amino]-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide513.9 P-1069

N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(4- fluoro-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl]-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide 559.9 P-1070

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2-fluoro- benzenesulfonamide 448.9 P-1071

N-[3-(4-Chloro-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2-fluoro- benzenesulfonamide 466.9/ 468.9 P-1072

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {2,4- difluoro-3-[4-(naphthalen-1-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- phenyl}-amide 522.0P-1073

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- isopropylamino-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2-fluoro- benzenesulfonamide 490.0 P-1074

Propane-1-sulfonic acid [3- (4-benzylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro- phenyl]-amide 486.5P-1075

Propane-1-sulfonic acid [2,4- difluoro-3-(4-propylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine- 5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide 438.0 P-1076

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {2,4- difluoro-3-[4-(pyridin-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- phenyl}-amide 473.0P-1077

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {2,4- difluoro-3-[4-(pyridin-2-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d] pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- phenyl}-amide 473.0P-1078

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {2,4- difluoro-3-[4-(pyridin-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- phenyl}-amide 473.0P-1079

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {3- [4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide 450.0 P-1080

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {3- [4-(1-benzyl-pyrrolidin-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide 555.5 P-1081

Propane-1-sulfonic acid [3- (4-cyclopentylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro- phenyl]-amide 464.0P-1082

Propane-1-sulfonic acid [3- (4-ethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro- phenyl]-amide 424.0P-1083

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {3- [4-(3-dimethylamino- phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro- phenyl}-amide 515.5P-1084

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {3- [4-(3-chloro-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine- 5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro- phenyl}-amide506.0 P-1085

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {2,4- difluoro-3-[4-(3-methoxy- phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide 502.5 P-1086

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {2,4- difluoro-3-[4-(2-methoxy-ethylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- phenyl}-amide454.0 P-1087

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {3- [4-(4-chloro-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine- 5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro- phenyl}-amide506.0 P-1088

Propane-1-sulfonic acid [2,4- difluoro-3-(4-isobutylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine- 5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide 452.0 P-1089

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {2,4- difluoro-3-[4-(4- trifluoromethyl-phenylamino)-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide540.5 P-1090

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {2,4- difluoro-3-[4-(6-methoxy-pyridin-3-ylamino)-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide 503.0 P-1091

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {2,4- difluoro-3-[4-(3- trifluoromethyl-phenylamino)-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide540.5 P-1092

Propane-1-sulfonic acid [2,4- difluoro-3-(4-m-tolylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine- 5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide 486.5 P-1093

Propane-1-sulfonic acid [2,4- difluoro-3-(4-p-tolylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine- 5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide 486.5 P-1094

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {2,4- difluoro-3-[4-(3-fluoro- phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide 490.5 P-1095

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {3- [4-(1-ethyl-piperidin-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide 507.5 P-1096

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {2,4- difluoro-3-[4-(1-methanesulfonyl-piperidin-4- ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- phenyl}-amide 557.5 P-1097

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {2,4- difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-furan-3-ylamino)-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide466.5 P-1098

Propane-1-sulfonic acid [2,4- difluoro-3-(4-methylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine- 5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide 410.0 P-1099

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {3- [4-(1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide 490.5 P-1100

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {3- [4-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide 490.5 P-1101

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {2,4- difluoro-3-[4-(2-fluoro-4-methoxy-phenylamino)-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide 520.5 P-1102

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {2,4- difluoro-3-[4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide 476.0 P-1103

N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylamino- 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro- phenyl]-2-fluoro- benzenesulfonamide 488.0P-1104

N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylamino- 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro- phenyl]-2,5-difluoro- benzenesulfonamide 506.0P-1105

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {2,4- difluoro-3-[4-(3-fluoro-5-methoxy-pyridin-2-ylamino)- 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide 521.0 P-1106

Propane-1-sulfonic acid [2- fluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine- 5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide 420.0 P-1107

N-[3-(4-Cyclopropyl-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro- phenyl]-2,5-difluoro- benzenesulfonamide 491.4P-1108

4-Cyano-N-[2,5-difluoro-3- (4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-phenyl]- benzenesulfonamide 497.5P-1109

2,2,2-Trifluoro- ethanesulfonic acid [2,4- difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide478.0 P-1110

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- isopropylamino-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4- difluoromethoxy- benzenesulfonamide 538.5 P-1111

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- isopropylamino-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5- difluoro-benzenesulfonamide 508.0 P-1112

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- isopropylamino-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,6- difluoro-benzenesulfonamide 508.0 P-1113

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- isopropylamino-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,4- difluoro-benzenesulfonamide 508.0 P-1114

Propane-2-sulfonic acid [2,4- difluoro-3-(4- isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide 438.0 P-1115

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- isopropylamino-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-3-fluoro- benzenesulfonamide 490.5 P-1116

3-Cyano-N-[2,4-difluoro-3- (4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-phenyl]- benzenesulfonamide 497.5P-1117

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- isopropylamino-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-3-fluoro-4- methoxy-benzenesulfonamide 520.5 P-1118

3,3,3-Trifluoro-propane-1- sulfonic acid [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide 492.0 P-1119

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- isopropylamino-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-3- difluoromethoxy- benzenesulfonamide 538.5 P-1120

1-Ethyl-1H-pyrazole-4- sulfonic acid [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide 490.5 P-1121

1-Methyl-1H-pyrazole-4- sulfonic acid [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide 476.0 P-1122

Piperidine-1-sulfonic acid [2,4-difluoro-3-(4- isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide 479.0 P-1123

Cyclohexanesulfonic acid [2,4-difluoro-3-(4- isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide 478.0 P-1124

Cyclopentanesulfonic acid [2,4-difluoro-3-(4- isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide 464.0 P-1125

Pyrrolidine-1-sulfonic acid [2,4-difluoro-3-(4- isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide 465.0 P-1126

2-Methyl-propane-1-sulfonic acid [2,4-difluoro-3-(4- isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide 452.0 P-1127

Diethylamine-1-sulfonic acid [2,4-difluoro-3-(4- isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide 467.5 P-1128

Cyclobutanesulfonic acid [2,4-difluoro-3-(4- isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide 450.0 P-1129

Morpholine-4-sulfonic acid [2,4-difluoro-3-(4- isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide 481.0 P-1130

6-Methoxy-pyridine-3- sulfonic acid [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide 503.0 P-1131

6-Methyl-pyridine-2-sulfonic acid [2,4-difluoro-3-(4- isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide 487.5 P-1132

Pyridine-3-sulfonic acid [2,4- difluoro-3-(4- isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide 473.0 P-1133

Pyridine-2-sulfonic acid [2,4- difluoro-3-(4- isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide 473.0 P-1134

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {3- [4-(benzo[1,2,5]thiadiazol-5-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide 530.0 P-1135

N-[3-(4-Benzylamino-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro- phenyl]-2,5-difluoro- benzenesulfonamide 556.0P-1136

N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4- (pyridin-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl]-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide 543.5 P-1137

N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl- amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide 520.5 P-1138

N-[3-(4-Ethylamino-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro- phenyl]-2,5-difluoro- benzenesulfonamide 494.0P-1139

N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(3- methoxy-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl]-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide 572.0 P-1140

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- isobutylamino-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5- difluoro-benzenesulfonamide 522.0 P-1141

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-m- tolylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)- phenyl]-2,5-difluoro- benzenesulfonamide 556.0P-1142

N-{3-[4-(1-Ethyl-1H-pyrazol- 4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide 560.0 P-1143

N-{3-[4-(1,3-Dimethyl-1H- pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro- benzenesulfonamide 560.0 P-1144

N-[3-(4-Benzylamino-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro- phenyl]-2-fluoro- benzenesulfonamide 538.5P-1145

N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4- (pyridin-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl]-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide 525.5 P-1146

N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl- amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide 502.0 P-1147

N-[3-(4-Cyclopentylamino- 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro- phenyl]-2-fluoro- benzenesulfonamide 516.5P-1148

N-[3-(4-Ethylamino-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro- phenyl]-2-fluoro- benzenesulfonamide 476.0P-1149

N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(3- methoxy-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl]-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide 554.0 P-1150

N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(2- methoxy-ethylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl]-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide 506.0 P-1151

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- isobutylamino-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2-fluoro- benzenesulfonamide 504.0 P-1152

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-m- tolylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)- phenyl]-2-fluoro- benzenesulfonamide 538.5P-1153

N-{3-[4-(1-Ethyl-1H-pyrazol- 4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide 542.0 P-1154

N-{3-[4-(1,3-Dimethyl-1H- pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro- phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide 542.0 P-1155

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- isopropylamino-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]- benzenesulfonamide 472.5 P-1156

Dimethylamino-1-sulfonic acid [2,4-difluoro-3-(4- isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide 439.0 P-1157

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {2,4- difluoro-3-[4-(1H-indazol-6-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- phenyl}-amide 512.0P-1158

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {2,4- difluoro-3-[4-(1H-indazol-5-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- phenyl}-amide 512.0P-1159

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {2,4- difluoro-3-[4-(4-hydroxy- phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide 489.1 P-1160

Propane-1-sulfonic acid (2,4- difluoro-3-{4-[(5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-amino]- 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide 488.0 [M − H⁺]⁻ P-1161

3-({5-[2,6-Difluoro-3- (propane-1-sulfonylamino)-benzoyl]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidin-4-ylamino}- methyl)-benzoic acid530.0 P-1162

4-{5-[2,6-Difluoro-3- (propane-1-sulfonylamino)-benzoyl]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidin-4-ylamino}- benzoic acid methylester 530.0 P-1163

4-{5-[2,6-Difluoro-3- (propane-1-sulfonylamino)-benzoyl]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidin-4-ylamino}- benzoic acid 516.0P-1164

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {2,4- difluoro-3-[4-(3- [1,2,4]triazol-1-yl-phenylamino)-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide539.5 P-1165

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {2,4- difluoro-3-[4-(3-oxazol-5-yl-phenylamino)-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide539.5 P-1166

Propane-1-sulfonic acid (2,4- difluoro-3-{4-[(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-amino]-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide487.5 P-1167

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {2,4- difluoro-3-[4-(3- [1,2,4]triazol-1-yl-propylamino)-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide505.0 P-1168

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {2,4- difluoro-3-[4-(3-pyridin-3-yl-propylamino)-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide515.5 P-1169

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {2,4- difluoro-3-[4-(3-hydroxy- phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide 488.0 P-1170

Propane-1-sulfonic acid (2,4- difluoro-3-{4-[3-(5-methyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazol-3-yl)- phenylamino]-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide 553.5 P-1171

Propane-1-sulfonic acid (2,4- difluoro-3-{4-[3-(5-methyl-tetrazol-1-yl)-phenylamino]- 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide 554.0 P-1172

Propane-1-sulfonic acid (2,4- difluoro-3-{4-[3-(4H-[1,2,4]triazol-3-yl)- phenylamino]-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide 539.5 P-1173

Propane-1-sulfonic acid (3- {4-[(benzo[1,2,5]oxadiazol-5-ylmethyl)-amino]-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl}-2,4-difluoro-phenyl)-amide 528.0 P-1174

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {3- [4-(1,1-dioxo-hexahydro-1lambda*6*-thiopyran-4- ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide 528.0 P-1175

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {3- [4-(1,1-dioxo-tetrahydro-1lambda*6*-thiophen-3- ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide 514.5 P-1176

Propane-1-sulfonic acid (2,4- difluoro-3-{4-[2-(5-methyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazol-3-yl)- ethylamino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}- phenyl)-amide 505.0 P-1177

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {2,4- difluoro-3-[4-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzoimidazol-5- ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- phenyl}-amide 528.0 P-1178

Propane-1-sulfonic acid (2,4- difluoro-3-{4-[3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)- phenylamino]-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide 554.0 P-1179

Propane-1-sulfonic acid (2,4- difluoro-3-{4-[3-(5-methyl-[1,3,4]oxadiazol-2-yl)- phenylamino]-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide 554.0 P-1180

Propane-1-sulfonic acid (2,4- difluoro-3-{4-[(pyridazin-4-ylmethyl)-amino]-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide488.0 P-1181

N-[3-(4- Cyclopropylmethoxy-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro- phenyl]-2,5-difluoro- benzenesulfonamide 521.0P-1182

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- isopropyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)- phenyl]-2,5-difluoro- benzenesulfonamide 493.0P-1183

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro- benzenesulfonamide 466.9 P-1184

N-[3-(4-Chloro-7H- pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro- benzenesulfonamide P-1185

N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl- amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2- fluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide 502.0 P-1186

N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl- amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,4-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide 520.5 P-1187

N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl- amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-3-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide 502.0 P-1188

N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl- amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-3- fluoro-4-methoxy-benzenesulfonamide P-1189

N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl- amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-4-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide 502.0 P-1190

N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl- amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-3- benzenesulfonamide516.5 P-1191

N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl- amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-3,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide 520.5 P-1192

N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl- amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-4- fluoro-2-phenyl}-4-benzenesulfonamide 516.5 P-1193

N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl- amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2- fluoro-5-methyl-benzenesulfonamide 516.5 P-1194

N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl- amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-5-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide 570.5 P-1195

N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl- amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2- fluoro-4-methyl-benzenesulfonamide 516.5 P-1196

N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl- amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2- fluoro-4-methoxy-benzenesulfonamide 532.0 P-1197

5-Chloro-N-{3-[4- (cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine- 5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro- phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide P-1198

3-Chloro-N-{3-[4- (cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine- 5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro- phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide 536.0 P-1199

N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl- amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-3,4-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide 520.5 P-1200

N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl- amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-3-fluoro-5-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide 570.5 P-1201

N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl- amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-3- fluoro-2-methyl-benzenesulfonamide 516.5 P-1202

4-Chloro-N-{3-[4- (cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine- 5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro- phenyl}-3-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide 536.0 P-1203

N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl- amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-5- fluoro-2-methyl-benzenesulfonamide 516.5 P-1204

N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl- amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-5- fluoro-2-methoxy-benzenesulfonamide 532.0 P-1205

N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl- amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-3- trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide 552.5 P-1206

N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl- amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,6-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide 520.5 P-1207

N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl- amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl}- benzenesulfonamide 484.5P-1208

Pyridine-2-sulfonic acid {3- [4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide 485.5 P-1209

4-Methyl-pyridine-2-sulfonic acid {3-[4- (cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine- 5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro- phenyl}-amideP-1210

6-Fluoro-pyridine-2-sulfonic acid {3-[4- (cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine- 5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro- phenyl}-amideP-1211

Pyridine-3-sulfonic acid {3- [4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide P-1212

4-Chloro-pyridine-3-sulfonic acid {3-[4- (cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine- 5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro- phenyl}-amideP-1213

2-Chloro-pyridine-3-sulfonic acid {3-[4- (cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine- 5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro- phenyl}-amide519.0 P-1214

1-Methyl-1H-pyrazole-4- sulfonic acid {3-[4- (cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine- 5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro- phenyl}-amide488.5 P-1215

N,N-Dimethylamino-sulfonic acid {3-[4- (cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine- 5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro- phenyl}-amide451.0 P-1216

N,N-Diethylamino-sulfonic acid {3-[4- (cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine- 5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro- phenyl}-amide479.0 P-1217

Pyrrolidine-1-sulfonic acid {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide P-1218

Morpholine-4-sulfonic acid {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide 493.5 P-1219

Tetrahydro-pyran-4-sulfonic acid {3-[4- (cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine- 5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro- phenyl}-amideP-1220

Ethanesulfonic acid {3-[4- (cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine- 5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro- phenyl}-amideP-1221

Propane-2-sulfonic acid {3- [4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide 450.0 P-1222

Butane-2-sulfonic acid {3-[4- (cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine- 5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro- phenyl}-amideP-1223

2-Methyl-propane-1-sulfonic acid {3-[4- (cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine- 5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro- phenyl}-amide464.0 P-1224

Butane-1-sulfonic acid {3-[4- (cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine- 5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro- phenyl}-amide464.0 P-1225

Pentane-2-sulfonic acid {3- [4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide 478.0 P-1226

N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl- amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]- 2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-C,C,C-trifluoro-methanesulfonamide P-1227

2,2,2-Trifluoro- ethanesulfonic acid {3-[4- (cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine- 5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro- phenyl}-amide490.0 P-1228

3,3,3-Trifluoro-propane-1- sulfonic acid {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)- 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro- phenyl}-amide 504.0 P-1229

Cyclohexanesulfonic acid {3- [4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide 490.5 P-1230

Cyclopentanesulfonic acid {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide 476.0 P-1231

Cyclobutanesulfonic acid {3- [4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide 462.5 P-1232

Cyclopropylsulfonic acid {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d] pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide 448.0 P-1233

4,4-Difluoro- cyclohexanesulfonic acid {3- [4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3- d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide P-1234

N-[3-[4- (cyclopropylmethylamino)- 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro- phenyl]-2,4,5-trifluoro- benzenesulfonamide538.5 P-1235

N-[3-[4- (cyclopropylmethylamino)- 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro- phenyl]-2,3,5-trifluoro- benzenesulfonamide538.5 P-1236

N-[3-[4- (cyclopropylmethylamino)- 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro- phenyl]-2,3,6-trifluoro- benzenesulfonamide538.5 P-1237

3-cyano-N-[3-[4- (cyclopropylmethylamino)- 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro- phenyl]benzenesulfonamide 509.0 P-1238

N-[3-[4- (cyclopropylmethylamino)- 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro- phenyl]-6-methoxy-pyridine- 3-sulfonamideP-1239

N-[3-[4-[[(1R)-1- cyclopropylethyl]amino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro- benzenesulfonamide 534.5 P-1240

N-[3-[4-[[(1S)-1- cyclopropylethyl]amino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5- carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro- benzenesulfonamide 534.5 P-1241

N-[3-[4- (cyclopropylmethylamino)- 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2-fluoro-4- methyl-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro- benzenesulfonamide

In various aspects and embodiments, provided are the compounds shown inTable II below, and/or pharmaceutically acceptable salts of thecompounds shown in Table II.

P-2001

Propane-1-sulfonic acid [3-(4- chloro-5-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3- carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]- amide 427.9/429.9 P-2002

Propane-1-sulfonic acid [3-(4- chloro-5-methoxy-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3- carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]- amide 443. 9/446.1 P-2003

Propane-1-sulfonic acid [3-(4- cyano-5-fluoro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4- difluoro-phenyl]-amide 421.4 P-2004

Propane-1-sulfonic acid [3-(4- chloro-5-cyano-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4- difluoro-phenyl]-amide 439.1 P-2005

Propane-1-sulfonic acid [3-[5- cyano-4-methoxy-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3- carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]- amide 435.1P-2006

Propane-1-sulfonic acid [3-[5- chloro-4-methoxy-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3- carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]- amide 444.1P-2007

Propane-1-sulfonic acid [3-(5- chloro-4-cyano-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4- difluoro-phenyl]-amide 437.4/ 439.5 P-2008

Propane-1-sulfonic acid [3-(5- chloro-4-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3- carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]- amide 428.1/430.1 P-2009

N-[3-(4-Cyano-5-fluoro-1H- pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]- 4-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide523.3 P-2010

N-[3-(5-Chloro-4-cyano-1H- pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]- 4-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide539.3/ 541.3 P-2011

N-[3-(5-Chloro-4-methyl-1H- pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]- 4-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide530.0/ 532.4 P-2012

Propane-1-sulfonic acid [3-(4- cyclopentylamino-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3- carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]- amide 463.8P-2013

Propane-1-sulfonic acid {2,4- difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-ylamino)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3- b]pyridine-3-carbonyl]-phenyl}- amide 479.1P-2014

N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4- (tetrahydro-pyran-4-ylamino)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3- carbonyl]-phenyl}-4- trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide 581.4 P-2015

Propane-1-sulfonic acid [2,4- difluoro-3-(4-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3- carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide 447.9 P-2016

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-phenyl]- 4-trifluoromethyl- benzenesulfonamide549.9 P-2017

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4- trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-phenyl]- benzenesulfonamide 481.9 P-2018

N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl- amino)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl]-2,4- difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide 519.1 P-2019

N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl- amino)-5-fluoro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3- carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}- 2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide 535.1 P-2020

N-{3-[5-Cyano-4- (cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-1H- pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}- 2,5-difluoro- benzenesulfonamide 544.0P-2021

N-{3-[5-Chloro-4- (cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3- carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}- 2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide P-2022

N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl- amino)-5-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3- carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}- 2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide P-2023

N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl- amino)-5-hydroxymethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3- carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}- 2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide P-2024

N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl- amino)-5-methoxy-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3- carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}- 2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide P-2025

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(5-fluoro-4- iodo-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5- difluoro-benzenesulfonamide 593.8 P-2026

N-[3-(4-Chloro-5-cyano-1H- pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]- 2,5-difluoro- benzenesulfonamide 508.9/510.9 P-2027

N-[3-(5-Chloro-4-iodo-1H- pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]- 2,5-difluoro- benzenesulfonamide P-2028

N-[3-(4-Chloro-5-methyl-1H- pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]- 2,5-difluoro- benzenesulfonamide P-2029

N-[3-(4-Chloro-5- hydroxymethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4- difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide P-2030

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-iodo-5- methoxy-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-phenyl]- 2,5-difluoro- benzenesulfonamide

In one embodiment of compounds contemplated herein, the compound isselected from the group consisting of:

-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1011),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1013),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-morpholin-4-yl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1017),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1020),-   N-[3-(4-Ethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1024),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1026),-   N-[3-(4-Amino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzene    sulfonamide (P-1031),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-propylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1032),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopentylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1035),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-phenylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzene    sulfonamide (P-1037),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1039),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1040),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-1041),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-ethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1042),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(2-hydroxy-ethylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1043),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-isopropyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1044),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-3,5-dimethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1045),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1046),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1047),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-phenylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1048),-   N-[3-(4-Dimethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1049),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(oxetan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1050),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1051),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1052),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-furan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1054),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1055),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(oxetan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1056),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(1-methyl-piperidin-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1057),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(2-methoxy-ethylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1058),-   N-{3-[4-(2-Dimethylamino-ethylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1059),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(oxetan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1060),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-pyrrolidin-1-yl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1061),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1062),-   N-{3-[4-(1-Ethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1063),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-hydroxyamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1064),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(4-fluoro-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1065),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-hydrazino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1066),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(naphthalen-2-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1067),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    (2,4-difluoro-3-{4-[(oxetan-3-ylmethyl)-amino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide    (P-1068),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(4-fluoro-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1069),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(naphthalen-1-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1072),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzene    sulfonamide (P-1073),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid [3-(4-b    enzylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-1074),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-propylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1075),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(pyridin-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1076),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(pyridin-2-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1077),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(pyridin-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1078),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1079),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(1-benzyl-pyrrolidin-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1080),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-cyclopentylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-1081),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-ethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-1082),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(3-dimethylamino-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1083),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(3-chloro-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1084),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(3-methoxy-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1085),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(2-methoxy-ethylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1086),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(4-chloro-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1087),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isobutylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1088),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1089),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(6-methoxy-pyridin-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1090),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(3-trifluoromethyl-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1091),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-m-tolylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1092),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-p-tolylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1093),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(3-fluoro-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1094),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(1-ethyl-piperidin-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1095),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(1-methanesulfonyl-piperidin-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1096),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-furan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1097),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-methylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1098),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1099),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1100),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(2-fluoro-4-methoxy-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1101),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1102),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1103),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1104),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(3-fluoro-5-methoxy-pyridin-2-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1105),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2-fluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1106),-   4-Cyano-N-[2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1108),-   2,2,2-Trifluoro-ethanesulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1109),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-difluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1110),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1111),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,6-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1112),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,4-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1113),-   Propane-2-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1114),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-3-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1115),-   3-Cyano-N-[2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1116),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-3-fluoro-4-methoxy-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1117),-   3,3,3-Trifluoro-propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1118),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-3-difluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1119),-   1-Ethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1120),-   1-Methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1121),-   Piperidine-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1122),-   Cyclohexanesulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1123),-   Cyclopentanesulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1124),-   Pyrrolidine-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1125),-   2-Methyl-propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1126),-   Diethylamine-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1127),-   Cyclobutanesulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1128),-   Morpholine-4-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1129),-   6-Methoxy-pyridine-3-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1130),-   6-Methyl-pyridine-2-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1131),-   Pyridine-3-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1132),-   Pyridine-2-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1133),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(benzo[1,2,5]thiadiazol-5-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1134),-   N-[3-(4-Benzylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1135),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(pyridin-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1136),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1137),-   N-[3-(4-Ethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1138),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(3-methoxy-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1139),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1140),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-m-tolylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1141),-   N-{3-[4-(1-Ethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1142),-   N-{3-[4-(1,3-Dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1143),-   N-[3-(4-Benzylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1144),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(pyridin-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1145),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1146),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopentylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1147),-   N-[3-(4-Ethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1148),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(3-methoxy-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1149),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(2-methoxy-ethylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1150),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1151),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-m-tolylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1152),-   N-{3-[4-(1-Ethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1153),-   N-{3-[4-(1,3-Dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1154),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1155),-   Dimethylamine-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1156),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(1H-indazol-6-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1157),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(1H-indazol-5-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1158),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(4-hydroxy-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1159),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    (2,4-difluoro-3-{4-[(5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-amino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide    (P-1160),-   3-({5-[2,6-Difluoro-3-(propane-1-sulfonylamino)-benzoyl]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-ylamino}-methyl)-benzoic    acid (P-1161),-   4-{5-[2,6-Difluoro-3-(propane-1-sulfonylamino)-benzoyl]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-ylamino}-benzoic    acid methyl ester (P-1162),-   4-{5-[2,6-Difluoro-3-(propane-1-sulfonylamino)-benzoyl]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-ylamino}-benzoic    acid (P-1163),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(3-[1,2,4]triazol-1-yl-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1164),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(3-oxazol-5-yl-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1165),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    (2,4-difluoro-3-{4-[(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-amino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide    (P-1166),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(3-[1,2,4]triazol-1-yl-propylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1167),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(3-pyridin-3-yl-propylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1168),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(3-hydroxy-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1169),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    (2,4-difluoro-3-{4-[3-(5-methyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazol-3-yl)-phenylamino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide    (P-1170),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    (2,4-difluoro-3-{4-[3-(5-methyl-tetrazol-1-yl)-phenylamino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide    (P-1171),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    (2,4-difluoro-3-{4-[3-(4H-[1,2,4]triazol-3-yl)-phenylamino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide    (P-1172),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    (3-{4-[(benzo[1,2,5]oxadiazol-5-ylmethyl)-amino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-2,4-difluoro-phenyl)-amide    (P-1173),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid {3-[4-(1,1-dioxo-hexahydro-1    lambda*6*-thiopyran-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1174),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid {3-[4-(1,1-dioxo-tetrahydro-1    lambda*6*-thiophen-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1175),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    (2,4-difluoro-3-{4-[2-(5-methyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazol-3-yl)-ethylamino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide    (P-1176),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzoimidazol-5-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1177),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    (2,4-difluoro-3-{4-[3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-phenylamino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide    (P-1178),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    (2,4-difluoro-3-{4-[3-(5-methyl-[1,3,4]oxadiazol-2-yl)-phenylamino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide    (P-1179),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    (2,4-difluoro-3-{4-[(pyridazin-4-ylmethyl)-amino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide    (P-1180),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2-fluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1185),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,4-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1186),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-3-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1187),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-3-fluoro-4-methoxy-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1188),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-4-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1189),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-3-fluoro-4-methyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1190),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-3,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1191),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-4-fluoro-2-methyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1192),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-5-methyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1193),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-5-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1194),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-4-methyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1195),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-4-methoxy-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1196),-   5-Chloro-N-{3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1197),-   3-Chloro-N-{3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1198),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-3,4-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1199),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-3-fluoro-5-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1200),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-3-fluoro-2-methyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1201),-   4-Chloro-N-{3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-3-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1202),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1203),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-5-fluoro-2-methoxy-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1204),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-3-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1205),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,6-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1206),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1207),-   Pyridine-2-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1208),-   4-Methyl-pyridine-2-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1209),-   6-Fluoro-pyridine-2-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1210),-   Pyridine-3-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1211),-   4-Chloro-pyridine-3-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1212),-   2-Chloro-pyridine-3-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1213),-   1-Methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1214),-   N,N-Dimethylamino-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1215),-   N,N-Diethylamino-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1216),-   Pyrrolidine-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1217),-   Morpholine-4-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1218),-   Tetrahydro-pyran-4-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1219),-   Ethanesulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1220),-   Propane-2-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1221),-   Butane-2-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1222),-   2-Methyl-propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1223),-   Butane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1224),-   Pentane-2-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1225),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-C,C,C-trifluoro-methanesulfonamide    (P-1226),-   2,2,2-Trifluoro-ethanesulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1227),-   3,3,3-Trifluoro-propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1228),-   Cyclohexanesulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1229),-   Cyclopentanesulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1230),-   Cyclobutanesulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1231),-   Cyclopropanesulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1232),-   4,4-Difluoro-cyclohexanesulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1233),-   3,3-Difluoro-cyclopentanesulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1234),-   3-Fluoro-cyclopentanesulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1235),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-cyclopentylamino-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2012),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-ylamino)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-2013),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-ylamino)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2014),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2018),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-5-fluoro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzene    sulfonamide (P-2019),-   N-{3-[5-Cyano-4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzene    sulfonamide (P-2020),-   N-{3-[5-Chloro-4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzene    sulfonamide (P-2021),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-5-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzene    sulfonamide (P-2022),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-5-hydroxymethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzene    sulfonamide (P-2023),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-5-methoxy-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2024), and    any pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In one embodiment of compounds contemplated herein, the compound isselected from the group consisting of:

-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1011),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1013),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1020),-   N-[3-(4-Ethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1024),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1026),-   N-[3-(4-Amino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1031),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-propylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1032),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopentylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1035),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-phenylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1037),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1039),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1040),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-1041),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-ethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1042),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(2-hydroxy-ethylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1043),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-isopropyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1044),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1046),-   N-[3-(4-Dimethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1049),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(oxetan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1050),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1052),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-furan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1054),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1055),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(oxetan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1056),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(1-methyl-piperidin-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1057),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(2-methoxy-ethylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1058),-   N-{3-[4-(2-Dimethylamino-ethylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1059),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(oxetan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1060),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-ylamino)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2014), and    any pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In one embodiment of compounds contemplated herein, the compound isselected from the group consisting of:

-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1011),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1013),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1020),-   N-[3-(4-Ethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1024),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1026),-   N-[3-(4-Amino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzene    sulfonamide (P-1031),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-propylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1032),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopentylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1035),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-phenylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzene    sulfonamide (P-1037),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1039),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(2-hydroxy-ethylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1043),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-isopropyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1044),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1046),-   N-[3-(4-Dimethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1049),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(oxetan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1050),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1052),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(oxetan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1056),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1062),-   N-{3-[4-(1-Ethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1063),-   4-Cyano-N-[2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1108),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-difluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1110),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-3-difluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1119),-   1-Methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1121), and any pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In one embodiment of compounds contemplated herein, the compound isselected from the group consisting of:

-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-1041),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(oxetan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1060),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(4-fluoro-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1065),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(4-fluoro-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1069),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(naphthalen-1-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1072),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1073),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-benzylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-1074),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-propylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1075),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(pyridin-2-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1077),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(pyridin-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1078),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1079),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-cyclopentylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-1081),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-ethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-1082),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(3-dimethylamino-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1083),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(3-chloro-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1084),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(3-methoxy-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1085),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(2-methoxy-ethylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1086),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(4-chloro-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1087),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isobutylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1088),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1089),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(6-methoxy-pyridin-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1090),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(3-trifluoromethyl-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1091),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-m-tolylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1092),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-p-tolylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1093),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(3-fluoro-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1094),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(1-ethyl-piperidin-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1095),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(1-methanesulfonyl-piperidin-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1096),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1099),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1100),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(2-fluoro-4-methoxy-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1101),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1102),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1103),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1104),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(3-fluoro-5-methoxy-pyridin-2-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1105),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1107),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1111),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-3-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1115),-   Piperidine-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1122),-   2-Methyl-propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1126),-   Pyridine-3-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1132),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(benzo[1,2,5]thiadiazol-5-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1134),-   N-[3-(4-Benzylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1135),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(pyridin-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1136),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1137),-   N-[3-(4-Ethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1138),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(3-methoxy-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1139),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1140),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-m-tolylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1141),-   N-{3-[4-(1-Ethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1142),-   N-{3-[4-(1,3-Dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1143),-   N-[3-(4-Benzylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1144),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(pyridin-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1145),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1146),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopentylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1147),-   N-[3-(4-Ethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1148),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(3-methoxy-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1149),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(2-methoxy-ethylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1150),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1151),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-m-tolylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1152),-   N-{3-[4-(1-Ethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1153),-   N-{3-[4-(1,3-Dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1154),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(1H-indazol-6-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1157),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(1H-indazol-5-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1158),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(4-hydroxy-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1159),-   4-{5-[2,6-Difluoro-3-(propane-1-sulfonylamino)-benzoyl]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-ylamino}-benzoic    acid methyl ester (P-1162),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    (2,4-difluoro-3-{4-[3-(5-methyl-tetrazol-1-yl)-phenylamino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide    (P-1171),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzoimidazol-5-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1177),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    (2,4-difluoro-3-{4-[3-(5-methyl-[1,3,4]oxadiazol-2-yl)-phenylamino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide    (P-1179), and    any pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In one embodiment of compounds contemplated herein, the compound isselected from the group consisting of:

-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(4-fluoro-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1069),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1073),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1103),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1104),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1107),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1111),-   N-[3-(4-Benzylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1135),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(pyridin-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1136),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1137),-   N-[3-(4-Ethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1138),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(3-methoxy-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1139),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1140),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-m-tolylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1141),-   N-{3-[4-(1-Ethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1142),-   N-{3-[4-(1,3-Dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1143),-   N-[3-(4-Benzylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1144),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(pyridin-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1145),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1146),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopentylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1147),-   N-[3-(4-Ethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1148),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(3-methoxy-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1149),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(2-methoxy-ethylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1150),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1151),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-m-tolylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1152),-   N-{3-[4-(1-Ethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1153),-   N-{3-[4-(1,3-Dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1154), and    any pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In one embodiment of compounds contemplated herein, the compound isselected from the group consisting of:

-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(4-fluoro-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1069),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1104),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1107),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1111),-   N-[3-(4-Benzylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1135),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(pyridin-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1136),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1137),-   N-[3-(4-Ethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1138),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(3-methoxy-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1139),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1140),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-m-tolylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1141),-   N-{3-[4-(1-Ethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1142),-   N-{3-[4-(1,3-Dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzene    sulfonamide (P-1143), and    any salt, prodrug, tautomer, or stereoisomer thereof.

In one embodiment of compounds contemplated herein, the compound isselected from the group consisting of:

-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-chloro-5-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2001),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-chloro-5-methoxy-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2002),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-cyano-5-fluoro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2003),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-chloro-5-cyano-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2004),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(5-cyano-4-methoxy-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2005),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(5-chloro-4-methoxy-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl-]amide    (P-2006),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(5-chloro-4-cyano-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl-]amide    (P-2007),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(5-chloro-4-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl-]amide    (P-2008),-   N-[3-(4-Cyano-5-fluoro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzene    sulfonamide (P-2009),-   N-[3-(5-Chloro-4-cyano-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2010),-   N-[3-(5-Chloro-4-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzene    sulfonamide (P-2011),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(5-fluoro-4-iodo-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzene    sulfonamide (P-2025),-   N-[3-(4-Chloro-5-cyano-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzene    sulfonamide (P-2026),-   N-[3-(5-Chloro-4-iodo-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzene    sulfonamide (P-2027),-   N-[3-(4-Chloro-5-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2028),-   N-[3-(4-Chloro-5-hydroxymethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2029),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-iodo-5-methoxy-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2030), and    any pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In a fourth aspect, compounds are provided, wherein the compound isselected from the group consisting of:

-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1001),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-ethoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-1002),-   2-Methyl-propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1003),-   2-Methyl-propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1004),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1005),-   N-[3-(4-Ethoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1006),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1007),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-ethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1008),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-isopropyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1009),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-isopropyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1010),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1012),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isobutyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1014),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1015),-   N-[3-(4-Chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1016),-   6-Methoxy-pyridine-3-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1018),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-ethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1019),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-yloxy)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1021),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1022),-   N-[3-(4-Cyano-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1023),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-3,5-dimethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1025),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-3,5-dimethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1027),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1028),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1029),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1030),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-1033),-   N-[3-(4-Chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1034),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-3-fluoro-4-methoxy-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1036),-   N-[3-(4-Ethoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1038),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylmethoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1053),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1070),-   N-[3-(4-Chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1071),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1107),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylmethoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1181),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1182),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1183),-   N-[3-(4-Chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1184),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-2015),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2016),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-phenyl]-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2017), and    any pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In one embodiment of the fourth aspect the compound is selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1001),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1005),-   N-[3-(4-Ethoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1006),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1007),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1012),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isobutyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]amide    (P-1014),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1015),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1028),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1029),-   N-[3-(4-Chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1034),-   N-[3-(4-Ethoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1038),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylmethoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1053),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzene    sulfonamide (P-2016), and    any pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In one embodiment of the fourth aspect the compound is selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1001),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1005),-   N-[3-(4-Ethoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1006),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1007),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1012),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1028), and    any pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In one embodiment of the fourth aspect the compound is selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-isopropyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1009),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1015),-   N-[3-(4-Chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1016),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-yloxy)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1021),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1029),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-1033),-   N-[3-(4-Ethoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1038), and    any pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In one embodiment of the fourth aspect the compound is selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1022),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1070),-   N-[3-(4-Chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1071),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1107),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylmethoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1181),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1182), and    any pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In one embodiment of any of the above aspects and embodiments, thecompound includes any prodrug thereof.

In one embodiment of any of the above aspects and embodiments, thecompound includes any tautomer thereof.

In one embodiment of any of the above aspects and embodiments, thecompound includes any stereoisomer thereof.

In one embodiment of any of the above aspects and embodiments, thecompound includes any pharmaceutically acceptable formulation thereof.

In one embodiment of any of the above aspects and embodiments, thecompound includes any conjugate thereof.

In one embodiment of any of the above aspects and embodiments, thecompound includes any derivative thereof.

In one embodiment of any of the above aspects and embodiments, thecompound includes any form thereof.

In reference to compounds described herein, unless clearly indicated tothe contrary, specification of a compound or group of compounds includessalts of such compound(s) (including pharmaceutically acceptable salts),formulations of such compound(s) (including pharmaceutically acceptableformulations), conjugates thereof, derivatives thereof, forms thereof,prodrugs thereof, and all stereoisomers thereof. In reference tocompositions, kits, methods of use, etc. of compounds as describedherein, i.e. compounds of the invention, it is understood (unlessindicated otherwise) that a compound as described herein includescompounds of Formula I including all sub-embodiments thereof, compoundsof Formula II including all sub-embodiments thereof, and compounds aslisted in the third aspect above, including all sub-embodiments thereof.

In a fifth aspect, methods are provided for treating any Raf proteinkinase mediated disease or condition in an animal subject in needthereof, wherein the method involves administering to the subject aneffective amount of any one or more compound(s) as described herein. Incertain embodiments, the method involves administering to the subject aneffective amount of any one or more compound(s) as described herein incombination with one or more other therapies for the disease orcondition.

In a sixth aspect, methods are provided for treating any B-Raf proteinkinase mediated disease or condition, including any B-Raf mutant kinasemediated disease or condition in an animal subject in need thereof,wherein the method involves administering to the subject an effectiveamount of any one or more compound(s) as described herein. In certainembodiments, the method involves administering to the subject aneffective amount of any one or more compound(s) as described herein incombination with one or more other therapies for the disease orcondition.

In a seventh aspect, methods are provided for treating any B-Raf V600Emutant protein kinase mediated disease or condition in an animal subjectin need thereof, wherein the method involves administering to thesubject an effective amount of any one or more compound(s) as describedherein. In certain embodiments, the method involves administering to thesubject an effective amount of any one or more compound(s) as describedherein in combination with one or more other therapies for the diseaseor condition.

In an eighth aspect, methods are provided for treating any c-Raf-1protein kinase mediated disease or condition, including any c-Raf-1mutant kinase mediated disease or condition in an animal subject in needthereof, wherein the method involves administering to the subject aneffective amount of any one or more compound(s) as described herein. Incertain embodiments, the method involves administering to the subject aneffective amount of any one or more compound(s) as described herein incombination with one or more other therapies for the disease orcondition.

In a ninth aspect, a compound as described herein is a Raf kinaseinhibitor and has an IC₅₀ of less than 500 nM, less than 100 nM, lessthan 50 nM, less than 20 nM, less than 10 nM, less than 5 nM, or lessthan 1 nM as determined in a generally accepted Raf kinase activityassay. In some embodiments, a compound as described herein will have anIC₅₀ of less than 500 nM, less than 100 nM, less than 50 nM, less than20 nM, less than 10 nM, less than 5 nM, or less than 1 nM with respectto B-Raf, c-Raf-1, or B-Raf V600E mutant. In some embodiments, acompound as described herein will selectively inhibit one or more Rafkinases relative to one or more other non-Raf kinases. In someembodiments, a compound as described herein will selectively inhibit oneRaf kinase relative to one or more other Raf kinases. In someembodiments, the compound as described herein will selectively inhibit amutation of the Raf kinase relative to the wild type kinase, for exampleB-Raf V600E mutant relative to wild type B-Raf.

In a tenth aspect, a compound as described herein is a B-Raf V600Einhibitor and has an IC₅₀ of less than 500 nM, less than 100 nM, lessthan 50 nM, less than 20 nM, less than 10 nM, less than 5 nM, or lessthan 1 nM as determined in a generally accepted B-Raf V600E mutantkinase activity assay. In some embodiments, the compound is selectiverelative to other protein kinases, such that the ratio of IC₅₀ foranother kinase assessed comparably, divided by the IC₅₀ for B-Raf V600Emutant kinase is >10, also >20, also >30, also >40, also >50, also >60,also >70, also >80, also >90, also >100, wherein the other proteinkinase includes, but is not limited to CSK, Insulin receptor kinase,AMPK, PDGFR or VEGFR. In some embodiments, the compound is alsoselective relative to one or more other Raf kinases such that the ratioof IC₅₀ for another Raf kinase assessed comparably, divided by the IC₅₀for B-Raf V600E mutant kinase is >10, also >20, also >30, also >40,also >50, also >60, also >70, also >80, also >90, also >100.

In an eleventh aspect, a compound as described herein is a c-Raf-1inhibitor and has an IC₅₀ of less than 500 nM, less than 100 nM, lessthan 50 nM, less than 20 nM, less than 10 nM, less than 5 nM, or lessthan 1 nM as determined in a generally accepted c-Raf-1 kinase activityassay. In some embodiments, the compound is selective relative to otherprotein kinases, such that the ratio of IC₅₀ for another kinase assessedcomparably, divided by the IC₅₀ for c-Raf-1 kinase is >10, also >20,also >30, also >40, also >50, also >60, also >70, also >80, also >90,also >100, wherein the other protein kinase includes, but is not limitedto CSK, Insulin receptor kinase, AMPK, PDGFR or VEGFR. In someembodiments, the compound is also selective relative to one or moreother Raf kinases such that the ratio of IC₅₀ for another Raf kinaseassessed comparably, divided by the IC₅₀ for c-Raf-1 kinase is >10,also >20, also >30, also >40, also >50, also >60, also >70, also >80,also >90, also >100. In some embodiments, a c-Raf-1 inhibitor isselective relative to at least B-Raf and B-Raf V600E. In one embodiment,the c-Raf-1 inhibitor is a compound selected from the group consistingof:

-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-isopropyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1009),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1011),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1013),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1015),-   N-[3-(4-Chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1016),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1020),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-yloxy)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1021),-   N-[3-(4-Ethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1024),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1026),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1028),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1029),-   N-[3-(4-Amino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzene    sulfonamide (P-1031),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-propylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1032),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopentylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1035),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-phenylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzene    sulfonamide (P-1037),-   N-[3-(4-Ethoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1038),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1039),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(2-hydroxy-ethylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1043),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-isopropyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1044),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1046),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1047),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-phenylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1048),-   N-[3-(4-Dimethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1049),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(oxetan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1050),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1052),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(oxetan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1056),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1062),-   N-{3-[4-(1-Ethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1063),-   4-Cyano-N-[2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1108),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-difluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1110),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-3-difluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1119),-   1-Methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1121),-   N-[3-(4-Cyano-5-fluoro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2009),-   N-[3-(5-Chloro-4-cyano-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2010),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-phenyl]-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2017), and any pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In one embodiment, the c-Raf-1 inhibitor is a compound selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1011),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1013),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1015),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1020),-   N-[3-(4-Ethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1024),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1026),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1028),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1029),-   N-[3-(4-Amino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1031),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-propylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1032),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopentylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1035),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-phenylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1037),-   N-[3-(4-Ethoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1038),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1039),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(2-hydroxy-ethylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1043),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-isopropyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1044),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1046),-   N-[3-(4-Dimethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1049),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(oxetan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1050),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1052),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(oxetan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1056),-   N-[3-(5-Chloro-4-cyano-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2010), and    any pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In one embodiment, the c-Raf-1 inhibitor is a compound selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1011),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1013),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1020),-   N-[3-(4-Ethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1024),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1026),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1028),-   N-[3-(4-Amino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1031),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1039), and    any pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In a twelfth aspect, a compound as described herein is a pan Rafinhibitor, i.e. inhibits each of B-Raf V600E mutant kinase, B-Raf kinaseand c-Raf-1 kinase, with an IC₅₀ of less than 100 nM, less than 50 nM,less than 20 nM, less than 10 nM, less than 5 nM, or less than 1 nM asdetermined in each of a generally accepted B-Raf V600E mutant kinaseactivity assay, B-Raf kinase activity assay, and c-Raf-1 kinase activityassay. In some embodiments, the compounds are effectively equipotent oneach of B-Raf V600E, B-Raf and c-Raf-1, i.e. the ratio of IC₅₀ for anyof B-Raf V600E, B-Raf and c-Raf-1 divided by the IC₅₀ for any other ofB-Raf V600E, B-Raf and c-Raf-1 (e.g. B-Raf IC₅₀ divided by B-Raf V600EIC₅₀) is in the range of 10 to 0.1, also 5 to 0.2. In some embodiments,the compound is selective relative to other protein kinases, such thatthe ratio of IC₅₀ for another kinase assessed comparably, divided by theIC₅₀ for any of B-Raf V600E, B-Raf and c-Raf-1 is >10, also >20,also >30, also >40, also >50, also >60, also >70, also >80, also >90,also >100, wherein the other protein kinase includes, but is not limitedto CSK, Insulin receptor kinase, AMPK, PDGFR or VEGFR. In oneembodiment, the pan Raf inhibitor is a compound selected from the groupconsisting of:

-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1022),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-propylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1032),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopentylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1035),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1039),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-1041),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-ethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1042),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1047),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-phenylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1048),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(oxetan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1050),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1051),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1052),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-furan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1054),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(oxetan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1060),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1062),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(4-fluoro-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1065),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(4-fluoro-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1069),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(naphthalen-1-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1072),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1073),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-benzylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-1074),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-propylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1075),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(pyridin-2-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1077),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(pyridin-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1078),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1079),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-cyclopentylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-1081),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-ethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-1082),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(3-dimethylamino-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1083),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(3-chloro-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1084),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(3-methoxy-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1085),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(2-methoxy-ethylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1086),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(4-chloro-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1087),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isobutylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1088),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1089),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(6-methoxy-pyridin-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1090),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(3-trifluoromethyl-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1091),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-m-tolylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1092),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-p-tolylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1093),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(3-fluoro-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1094),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(1-ethyl-piperidin-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1095),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(1-methanesulfonyl-piperidin-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1096),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1099),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1100),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(2-fluoro-4-methoxy-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1101),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1102),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1103),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1104),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(3-fluoro-5-methoxy-pyridin-2-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1105),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1107),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1111),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-3-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1115),-   Piperidine-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1122),-   2-Methyl-propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1126),-   Pyridine-3-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1132),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(benzo[1,2,5]thiadiazol-5-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1134),-   N-[3-(4-Benzylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1135),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(pyridin-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1136),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1137),-   N-[3-(4-Ethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1138),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(3-methoxy-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1139),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1140),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-m-tolylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1141),-   N-{3-[4-(1-Ethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1142),-   N-{3-[4-(1,3-Dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1143),-   N-[3-(4-Benzylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1144),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(pyridin-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1145),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1146),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopentylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1147),-   N-[3-(4-Ethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1148),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(3-methoxy-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1149),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(2-methoxy-ethylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1150),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1151),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-m-tolylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1152),-   N-{3-[4-(1-Ethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1153),-   N-{3-[4-(1,3-Dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1154),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(1H-indazol-6-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1157),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(1H-indazol-5-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1158),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(4-hydroxy-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1159),-   4-{5-[2,6-Difluoro-3-(propane-1-sulfonylamino)-benzoyl]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-ylamino}-benzoic    acid methyl ester (P-1162),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    (2,4-difluoro-3-{4-[3-(5-methyl-tetrazol-1-yl)-phenylamino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide    (P-1171),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzoimidazol-5-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1177),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    (2,4-difluoro-3-{4-[3-(5-methyl-[1,3,4]oxadiazol-2-yl)-phenylamino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide    (P-1179),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylmethoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1181),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1182),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-chloro-5-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2001),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-chloro-5-methoxy-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl-]-amide    (P-2002),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-cyano-5-fluoro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2003),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-chloro-5-cyano-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2004),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(5-cyano-4-methoxy-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2005),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(5-chloro-4-methoxy-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2006),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(5-chloro-4-cyano-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2007),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(5-chloro-4-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2008),-   N-[3-(4-Cyano-5-fluoro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2009),-   N-[3-(5-Chloro-4-cyano-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2010),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-ylamino)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-2013), and    any pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In one embodiment, the pan Raf inhibitor is a compound selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-1041),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-ethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1042),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1051),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-furan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1054),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(oxetan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]phenyl}-amide    (P-1060),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-chloro-5-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2001),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-chloro-5-methoxy-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2002),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-cyano-5-fluoro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2003),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-chloro-5-cyano-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2004),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(5-cyano-4-methoxy-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2005),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(5-chloro-4-methoxy-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2006),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(5-chloro-4-cyano-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2007),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(5-chloro-4-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2008), and    any pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In one embodiment, the pan Raf inhibitor is a compound selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-propylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1032),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopentylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1035),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1039),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-1041),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-ethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1042),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(oxetan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1050),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1052),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-furan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1054),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(oxetan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1060),-   N-[3-(5-Chloro-4-cyano-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2010), and    any pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In one embodiment, the pan Raf inhibitor is a compound selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-1041),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-chloro-5-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2001),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-chloro-5-methoxy-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2002),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-cyano-5-fluoro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2003),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(5-cyano-4-methoxy-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2005),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(5-chloro-4-cyano-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2007),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(5-chloro-4-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2008), and    any pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In one embodiment, the pan Raf inhibitor is a compound selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(4-fluoro-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1069),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1104),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1107),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1111),-   N-[3-(4-Benzylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1135),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(pyridin-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1136),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1137),-   N-[3-(4-Ethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1138),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(3-methoxy-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1139),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1140),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-m-tolylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1141),-   N-{3-[4-(1-Ethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1142),-   N-{3-[4-(1,3-Dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1143),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylmethoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1181),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1182), and    any pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In one embodiment, the pan Raf inhibitor is a compound selected from thegroup consisting of:

-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1070),-   N-[3-(4-Chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1071),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1073),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1103),-   N-[3-(4-Benzylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1144),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(pyridin-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1145),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1146),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopentylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1147),-   N-[3-(4-Ethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1148),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(3-methoxy-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1149),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(2-methoxy-ethylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1150),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1151),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-m-tolylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1152),-   N-{3-[4-(1-Ethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1153),-   N-{3-[4-(1,3-Dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1154), and    any pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.

In a thirteenth aspect, compositions are provided that include atherapeutically effective amount of any one or more compound(s) asdescribed herein and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier,excipient, and/or diluent, including combinations of any two or morecompounds as described herein. The composition can further include aplurality of different pharmacologically active compounds, which caninclude a plurality of compounds as described herein. In certainembodiments, the composition can include any one or more compound(s) asdescribed herein along with one or more compounds that aretherapeutically effective for the same disease indication. In oneembodiment, the composition includes any one or more compound(s) asdescribed herein along with one or more compounds that aretherapeutically effective for the same disease indication, wherein thecompounds have a synergistic effect on the disease indication. In oneembodiment, the composition includes any one or more compound(s) asdescribed herein effective in treating a cancer and one or more othercompounds that are effective in treating the same cancer, furtherwherein the compounds are synergistically effective in treating thecancer.

In a fourteenth aspect, the invention provides methods for treating adisease or condition mediated by one or more Raf kinases (includingA-Raf, B-Raf, and c-Raf-1 kinases), including mutations thereof, in asubject in need thereof by administering to the subject an effectiveamount of a composition including any one or more compound(s) asdescribed herein. In one embodiment, the invention provides methods fortreating a disease or condition mediated by one or more Raf kinases,including mutations thereof, by administering to the subject aneffective amount of a composition including any one or more compound(s)as described herein in combination with one or more other suitabletherapies for treating the disease.

In a fifteenth aspect, the invention provides methods for treating adisease or condition mediated by A-Raf kinase, including any mutationsthereof, in a subject in need thereof by administering to the subject aneffective amount of a composition including any one or more compound(s)as described herein. In one embodiment, the invention provides methodsfor treating a disease or condition mediated by A-Raf kinase, includingany mutations thereof, by administering to the subject an effectiveamount of a composition including any one or more compound(s) asdescribed herein in combination with one or more other suitabletherapies for treating the disease.

In a sixteenth aspect, the invention provides methods for treating adisease or condition mediated by B-Raf kinase, including any mutationsthereof, in a subject in need thereof by administering to the subject aneffective amount of a composition including any one or more compound(s)as described herein. In one embodiment, the invention provides methodsfor treating a disease or condition mediated by B-Raf kinase, includingany mutations thereof, by administering to the subject an effectiveamount of a composition including any one or more compound(s) asdescribed herein in combination with one or more other suitabletherapies for treating the disease.

In a seventeenth aspect, the invention provides methods for treating adisease or condition mediated by B-Raf V600E mutant kinase, in a subjectin need thereof by administering to the subject an effective amount of acomposition including any one or more compound(s) as described herein.In one embodiment, the invention provides methods for treating a diseaseor condition mediated by B-Raf V600E mutant kinase, by administering tothe subject an effective amount of a composition including any one ormore compound(s) as described herein in combination with one or moreother suitable therapies for treating the disease. In one embodiment,the invention provides methods for treating a cancer mediated by B-RafV600E mutant by administering to the subject an effective amount of acomposition including any one or more compound(s) as described herein.In one embodiment, the invention provides methods for treating a cancermediated by B-Raf V600E mutant by administering to the subject aneffective amount of a composition including any one or more compound(s)as described herein in combination with one or more suitable anticancertherapies, such as one or more chemotherapeutic drugs.

In an eighteenth aspect, the invention provides methods for treating adisease or condition mediated by c-Raf-1 kinase, including any mutationsthereof, in a subject in need thereof by administering to the subject aneffective amount of a composition including any one or more compound(s)as described herein. In one embodiment, the invention provides methodsfor treating a disease or condition mediated by c-Raf-1 kinase,including any mutations thereof, by administering to the subject aneffective amount of a composition including any one or more compound(s)as described herein in combination with one or more other suitabletherapies for treating the disease.

In a nineteenth aspect, the invention provides a method of treating acancer in a subject in need thereof by administering to the subject aneffective amount of a composition including any one or more compound(s)as described herein. In one embodiment, the invention provides a methodof treating a cancer in a subject in need thereof by administering tothe subject an effective amount of a composition including any one ormore compound(s) as described herein in combination with one or moreother therapies or medical procedures effective in treating the cancer.Other therapies or medical procedures include suitable anticancertherapy (e.g. drug therapy, vaccine therapy, gene therapy, photodynamictherapy) or medical procedure (e.g. surgery, radiation treatment,hyperthermia heating, bone marrow or stem cell transplant). In oneembodiment, the one or more suitable anticancer therapies or medicalprocedures is selected from treatment with a chemotherapeutic agent(e.g. chemotherapeutic drug), radiation treatment (e.g. x-ray, y-ray, orelectron, proton, neutron, or a particle beam), hyperthermia heating(e.g. microwave, ultrasound, radiofrequency ablation), Vaccine therapy(e.g. AFP gene hepatocellular carcinoma vaccine, AFP adenoviral vectorvaccine, AG-858, allogeneic GM-CSF-secretion breast cancer vaccine,dendritic cell peptide vaccines), gene therapy (e.g. Ad5CMV-p53 vector,adenovector encoding MDA7, adenovirus 5-tumor necrosis factor alpha),photodynamic therapy (e.g. aminolevulinic acid, motexafin lutetium),surgery, or bone marrow and stem cell transplantation.

In a twentieth aspect, the invention provides a pharmaceuticalcomposition including a compound and another drug/agent, wherein thecompound used in the combination includes those as described herein, forexample, as defined in the claims and described in Formula I, FormulaII, Formula III, Formula IIIa, Table I, or Table II. The inventionfurther provides a method for treating a Raf protein kinase mediateddisease or condition in a subject in need thereof, said methodcomprising administering to said subject an effective amount of acompound and another drug or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof,wherein the compound used in the combination includes those as describedherein, for example, as defined in the claims and described in FormulaI, Formula II, Formula III, Formula IIIa, Table I, or Table II. In someembodiments, the invention provides a composition for, or a method of,treating a cancer in a subject in need thereof by administering to thesubject an effective amount of a composition including any one or morecompound(s) as described herein in combination with one or more suitablechemotherapeutic agents. In one embodiment, the one or more suitablechemotherapeutic agents is selected from an alkylating agent, including,but not limited to, adozelesin, altretamine, bendamustine, bizelesin,busulfan, carboplatin, carboquone, carmofur, carmustine, chlorambucil,cisplatin, cyclophosphamide, dacarbazine, estramustine, etoglucid,fotemustine, hepsulfam, ifosfamide, improsulfan, irofulven, lomustine,mannosulfan, mechlorethamine, melphalan, mitobronitol, nedaplatin,nimustine, oxaliplatin, piposulfan, prednimustine, procarbazine,ranimustine, satraplatin, semustine, streptozocin, temozolomide,thiotepa, treosulfan, triaziquone, triethylenemelamine, triplatintetranitrate, trofosphamide, and uramustine; an antibiotic, including,but not limited to, aclarubicin, amrubicin, bleomycin, dactinomycin,daunorubicin, doxorubicin, elsamitrucin, epirubicin, idarubicin,menogaril, mitomycin, neocarzinostatin, pentostatin, pirarubicin,plicamycin, valrubicin, and zorubicin; an antimetabolite, including, butnot limited to, aminopterin, azacitidine, azathioprine, capecitabine,cladribine, clofarabine, cytarabine, decitabine, floxuridine,fludarabine, 5-fluorouracil, gemcitabine, hydroxyurea, mercaptopurine,methotrexate, nelarabine, pemetrexed, azathioprine, raltitrexed,tegafur-uracil, thioguanine, trimethoprim, trimetrexate, and vidarabine;an immunotherapy, including, but not limited to, alemtuzumab,bevacizumab, cetuximab, galiximab, gemtuzumab, panitumumab, pertuzumab,rituximab, tositumomab, trastuzumab, 90 Y ibritumomab tiuxetan,ipilimumab, and tremelimumab; a hormone or hormone antagonist,including, but not limited to, anastrozole, androgens, buserelin,diethylstilbestrol, exemestane, flutamide, fulvestrant, goserelin,idoxifene, letrozole, leuprolide, magestrol, raloxifene, tamoxifen, andtoremifene; a taxane, including, but not limited to, DJ-927, docetaxel,TPI 287, larotaxel, ortataxel, paclitaxel, DHA-paclitaxel, andtesetaxel; a retinoid, including, but not limited to, alitretinoin,bexarotene, fenretinide, isotretinoin, and tretinoin; an alkaloid,including, but not limited to, demecolcine, homoharringtonine,vinblastine, vincristine, vindesine, vinflunine, and vinorelbine; anantiangiogenic agent, including, but not limited to, AE-941 (GW786034,Neovastat), ABT-510, 2-methoxyestradiol, lenalidomide, and thalidomide;a topoisomerase inhibitor, including, but not limited to, amsacrine,belotecan, edotecarin, etoposide, etoposide phosphate, exatecan,irinotecan (also active metabolite SN-38(7-ethyl-10-hydroxy-camptothecin)), lucanthone, mitoxantrone,pixantrone, rubitecan, teniposide, topotecan, and 9-aminocamptothecin; akinase inhibitor, including, but not limited to, axitinib (AG 013736),dasatinib (BMS 354825), erlotinib, gefitinib, flavopiridol, imatinibmesylate, lapatinib, motesanib diphosphate (AMG 706), nilotinib(AMN107), seliciclib, sorafenib, sunitinib malate, AEE-788, BMS-599626,UCN-01 (7-hydroxystaurosporine), and vatalanib; a targeted signaltransduction inhibitor including, but not limited to bortezomib,geldanamycin, and rapamycin; a biological response modifier, including,but not limited to, imiquimod, interferon-α, and interleukin-2; andother chemotherapeutics, including, but not limited to 3-AP(3-amino-2-carboxyaldehyde thiosemicarbazone), altrasentan,aminoglutethimide, anagrelide, asparaginase, bryostatin-1, cilengitide,elesclomol, eribulin mesylate (E7389), ixabepilone, lonidamine,masoprocol, mitoguanazone, oblimersen, sulindac, testolactone,tiazofurin, mTOR inhibitors (e.g. temsirolimus, everolimus,deforolimus), PI3K inhibitors (e.g. BEZ235, GDC-0941, XL147, XL765),Cdk4 inhibitors (e.g. PD-332991), Akt inhibitors, Hsp90 inhibitors (e.g.tanespimycin) and farnesyltransferase inhibitors (e.g. tipifarnib).Preferably, the method of treating a cancer involves administering tothe subject an effective amount of a composition including any one ormore compound(s) as described herein in combination with achemotherapeutic agent selected from capecitabine, 5-fluorouracil,carboplatin, dacarbazine, gefitinib, oxaliplatin, paclitaxel, SN-38,temozolomide, vinblastine, bevacizumab, cetuximab, interferon-α,interleukin-2, or erlotinib.

In a twenty-first aspect, the invention provides a method of treating adisease or condition in a subject in need thereof, by administering tothe subject a therapeutically effective amount of any one or morecompound(s) as described herein, a prodrug of such compound, apharmaceutically acceptable salt of such compound or prodrug, or apharmaceutically acceptable formulation of such compound or prodrug. Thecompound can be alone or can be part of a composition. In oneembodiment, the invention provides a method of treating a disease orcondition in a subject, by administering to the subject atherapeutically effective amount of any one or more compound(s) asdescribed herein, a prodrug of such compound, a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt of such compound or prodrug, or a pharmaceuticallyacceptable formulation of such compound or prodrug in combination withone or more other suitable therapies for the disease or condition.

In a twenty-second aspect, the invention provides kits that include acompound or composition thereof as described herein. In someembodiments, the compound or composition is packaged, e.g., in a vial,bottle, flask, which may be further packaged, e.g., within a box,envelope, or bag; the compound or composition is approved by the U.S.Food and Drug Administration or similar regulatory agency foradministration to a mammal, e.g., a human; the compound or compositionis approved for administration to a mammal, e.g., a human, for a proteinkinase mediated disease or condition; the invention kit includes writteninstructions for use and/or other indication that the compound orcomposition is suitable or approved for administration to a mammal,e.g., a human, for a Raf protein kinase-mediated disease or condition;and the compound or composition is packaged in unit dose or single doseform, e.g., single dose pills, capsules, or the like.

In aspects and embodiments involving treatment of a disease or conditionwith any one or more compound(s) as described herein, the inventionprovides methods for treating an A-Raf-mediated, B-Raf-mediated and/orc-Raf-1-mediated disease or condition in a subject in need thereof (e.g.a mammal such as a human, other primates, sports animals, animals ofcommercial interest such as cattle, farm animals such as horses, or petssuch as dogs and cats), e.g., a disease or condition characterized byabnormal A-Raf, B-Raf, and/or c-Raf-1 activity (e.g. kinase activity).In some embodiments, invention methods may involve administering to thesubject suffering from or at risk of an A-Raf-mediated, B-Raf-mediatedand/or c-Raf-1-mediated disease or condition an effective amount of anyone or more Raf inhibitor(s) as described herein. In one embodiment, theA-Raf-mediated, B-Raf-mediated, and/or c-Raf-1-mediated disease isselected from the group consisting of neurologic diseases, including,but not limited to, multi-infarct dementia, head injury, spinal cordinjury, Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease, seizures andepilepsy; neoplastic diseases including, but not limited to, melanoma,glioma, glioblastoma multiforme, pilocytic astrocytoma, sarcoma,carcinoma (e.g. gastrointestinal, liver, biliary tract, bile duct(cholangiocarcinoma), colorectal, lung, gallbladder, breast, pancreatic,thyroid, renal, ovarian, adrenocortical, prostate), lymphoma (e.g.histiocytic lymphoma) neurofibromatosis, gastrointestinal stromaltumors, acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, leukemia,tumor angiogenesis, neuroendocrine tumors such as medullary thyroidcancer, carcinoid, small cell lung cancer, Kaposi's sarcoma, andpheochromocytoma; pain of neuropathic or inflammatory origin, including,but not limited to, acute pain, chronic pain, cancer-related pain, andmigraine; cardiovascular diseases including, but not limited to, heartfailure, ischemic stroke, cardiac hypertrophy, thrombosis (e.g.thrombotic microangiopathy syndromes), atherosclerosis, and reperfusioninjury; inflammation and/or proliferation including, but not limited to,psoriasis, eczema, arthritis and autoimmune diseases and conditions,osteoarthritis, endometriosis, scarring, vascular restenosis, fibroticdisorders, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD);immunodeficiency diseases, including, but not limited to, organtransplant rejection, graft versus host disease, and Kaposi's sarcomaassociated with HIV; renal, cystic, or prostatic diseases, including,but not limited to, diabetic nephropathy, polycystic kidney disease,nephrosclerosis, glomerulonephritis, prostate hyperplasia, polycysticliver disease, tuberous sclerosis, Von Hippel Lindau disease, medullarycystic kidney disease, nephronophthisis, and cystic fibrosis; metabolicdisorders, including, but not limited to, obesity; infection, including,but not limited to Helicobacter pylori, Hepatitis and Influenza viruses,fever, HIV, and sepsis; pulmonary diseases including, but not limitedto, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and acute respiratorydistress syndrome (ARDS); genetic developmental diseases, including, butnot limited to, Noonan's syndrome, Costello syndrome,(faciocutaneoskeletal syndrome), LEOPARD syndrome, cardio-faciocutaneoussyndrome (CFC), and neural crest syndrome abnormalities causingcardiovascular, skeletal, intestinal, skin, hair and endocrine diseases;and diseases associated with muscle regeneration or degeneration,including, but not limited to, sarcopenia, muscular dystrophies(including, but not limited to, Duchenne, Becker, Emery-Dreifuss,Limb-Girdle, Facioscapulohumeral, Myotonic, Oculopharyngeal, Distal andCongenital Muscular Dystrophies), motor neuron diseases (including, butnot limited to, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, infantile progressivespinal muscular atrophy, intermediate spinal muscular atrophy, juvenilespinal muscular atrophy, spinal bulbar muscular atrophy, and adultspinal muscular atrophy), inflammatory myopathies (including, but notlimited to, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, and inclusion body myositis),diseases of the neuromuscular junction (including, but not limited to,myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, and congenital myasthenicsyndrome), myopathies due to endocrine abnormalities (including, but notlimited to, hyperthyroid myopathy and hypothyroid myopathy) diseases ofperipheral nerve (including, but not limited to, Charcot-Marie-Toothdisease, Dejerine-Sottas disease, and Friedreich's ataxia), othermyopathies (including, but not limited to, myotonia congenita,paramyotonia congenita, central core disease, nemaline myopathy,myotubular myopathy, and periodic paralysis), and metabolic diseases ofmuscle (including, but not limited to, phosphorylase deficiency, acidmaltase deficiency, phosphofructokinase deficiency, debrancher enzymedeficiency, mitochondrial myopathy, carnitine deficiency, carnitinepalmatyl transferase deficiency, phosphoglycerate kinase deficiency,phosphoglycerate mutase deficiency, lactate dehydrogenase deficiency,and myoadenylate deaminase deficiency). In one embodiment, the diseaseor condition is selected from the group consisting of melanoma, glioma,glioblastoma multiforme, pilocytic astrocytoma, sarcoma, liver cancer,biliary tract cancer, cholangiocarcinoma, colorectal cancer, lungcancer, gallbladder cancer, breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, thyroidcancer, renal cancer, ovarian cancer, adrenocortical cancer, prostatecancer, histiocytic lymphoma, neurofibromatosis, gastrointestinalstromal tumors, acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome,leukemia, tumor angiogenesis, medullary thyroid cancer, carcinoid, smallcell lung cancer, Kaposi's sarcoma, pheochromocytoma, acute pain,chronic pain, and polycystic kidney disease. In a preferred embodiment,the disease or condition is selected from the group consisting ofmelanoma, glioma, glioblastoma multiforme, pilocytic astrocytoma,colorectal cancer, thyroid cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, prostatecancer, liver cancer, gallbladder cancer, gastrointestinal stromaltumors, biliary tract cancer, cholangiocarcinoma, acute pain, chronicpain, and polycystic kidney disease.

In aspects and embodiments involving treatment of a disease or conditionwith any one or more compound(s) as described herein, the inventionprovides methods for treating a c-Raf-1-mediated disease or condition ina subject in need thereof (e.g. a mammal such as a human, otherprimates, sports animals, animals of commercial interest such as cattle,farm animals such as horses, or pets such as dogs and cats), e.g., adisease or condition characterized by abnormal c-Raf-1 activity (e.g.kinase activity). In some embodiments, invention methods may involveadministering to the subject suffering from or at risk of ac-Raf-1-mediated disease or condition an effective amount of any one ormore c-Raf-1 inhibitor(s) as described herein. In one embodiment, thec-Raf-1-mediated disease is selected from the group consisting ofpolycystic kidney disease, acute pain, and chronic pain.

In aspects and embodiments involving treatment of a disease or conditionwith any one or more compound(s) as described herein, the inventionprovides methods for treating a B-Raf V600E mutant-mediated disease orcondition in a subject in need thereof (e.g. a mammal such as a human,other primates, sports animals, animals of commercial interest such ascattle, farm animals such as horses, or pets such as dogs and cats),e.g., a disease or condition characterized by abnormal B-Raf V600Emutant activity (e.g. kinase activity). In some embodiments, inventionmethods may involve administering to the subject suffering from or atrisk of a B-Raf V600E mutant-mediated disease or condition an effectiveamount of any one or more B-Raf V600E inhibitor(s) as described herein.In one embodiment, B-Raf V600E mutant-mediated disease is a cancer,preferably a cancer selected from the group consisting of melanoma,glioma, glioblastoma multiforme, pilocytic astrocytoma, colorectalcancer, thyroid cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer,liver cancer, gallbladder cancer, gastrointestinal stromal tumors,biliary tract cancer, and cholangiocarcinoma.

In aspects and embodiments involving treatment of a disease or conditionwith any one or more compound(s) as described herein, the inventionprovides methods for treating a cancer in a subject in need thereof(e.g. a mammal such as a human, other primates, sports animals, animalsof commercial interest such as cattle, farm animals such as horses, orpets such as dogs and cats). In some embodiments, invention methods mayinvolve administering to the subject suffering from or at risk of acancer an effective amount of any one or more pan Raf inhibitor(s) asdescribed herein, wherein the cancer is selected from the groupconsisting of melanoma, glioma, glioblastoma, pilocytic astrocytoma,liver cancer, biliary tract cancer, cholangiocarcinoma, colorectalcancer, lung cancer, bladder cancer, gallbladder cancer, breast cancer,pancreatic cancer, thyroid cancer, kidney cancer, ovarian cancer,adrenocortical cancer, prostate cancer, gastrointestinal stromal tumors,medullary thyroid cancer, tumor angiogenesis, acute myeloid leukemia,chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia,plasma cell leukemia, and multiple myeloma.

In a twenty-third aspect, any one or more compound(s) as describedherein can be used in the preparation of a medicament for the treatmentof an A-Raf-mediated, B-Raf-mediated or c-Raf-1-mediated disease orcondition selected from the group consisting of neurologic diseases,including, but not limited to, multi-infarct dementia, head injury,spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease,seizures and epilepsy; neoplastic diseases including, but not limitedto, melanoma, glioma, glioblastoma multiforme, pilocytic astrocytomasarcoma, carcinoma (e.g. gastrointestinal, liver, biliary tract, bileduct (cholangiocarcinoma), colorectal, lung, gallbladder, breast,pancreatic, thyroid, renal, ovarian, adrenocortical, prostate), lymphoma(e.g. histiocytic lymphoma) neurofibromatosis, gastrointestinal stromaltumors, acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, leukemia,tumor angiogenesis, neuroendocrine tumors such as medullary thyroidcancer, carcinoid, small cell lung cancer, Kaposi's sarcoma, andpheochromocytoma; pain of neuropathic or inflammatory origin, including,but not limited to, acute pain, chronic pain, cancer-related pain, andmigraine; cardiovascular diseases including, but not limited to, heartfailure, ischemic stroke, cardiac hypertrophy, thrombosis (e.g.thrombotic microangiopathy syndromes), atherosclerosis, and reperfusioninjury; inflammation and/or proliferation including, but not limited to,psoriasis, eczema, arthritis and autoimmune diseases and conditions,osteoarthritis, endometriosis, scarring, vascular restenosis, fibroticdisorders, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD);immunodeficiency diseases, including, but not limited to, organtransplant rejection, graft versus host disease, and Kaposi's sarcomaassociated with HIV; renal, cystic, or prostatic diseases, including,but not limited to, diabetic nephropathy, polycystic kidney disease,nephrosclerosis, glomerulonephritis, prostate hyperplasia, polycysticliver disease, tuberous sclerosis, Von Hippel Lindau disease, medullarycystic kidney disease, nephronophthisis, and cystic fibrosis; metabolicdisorders, including, but not limited to, obesity; infection, including,but not limited to Helicobacter pylori, Hepatitis and Influenza viruses,fever, HIV and sepsis; pulmonary diseases including, but not limited to,chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and acute respiratorydistress syndrome (ARDS); genetic developmental diseases, including, butnot limited to, Noonan's syndrome, Costello syndrome,(faciocutaneoskeletal syndrome), LEOPARD syndrome, cardio-faciocutaneoussyndrome (CFC), and neural crest syndrome abnormalities causingcardiovascular, skeletal, intestinal, skin, hair and endocrine diseases;and diseases associated with muscle regeneration or degeneration,including, but not limited to, sarcopenia, muscular dystrophies(including, but not limited to, Duchenne, Becker, Emery-Dreifuss,Limb-Girdle, Facioscapulohumeral, Myotonic, Oculopharyngeal, Distal andCongenital Muscular Dystrophies), motor neuron diseases (including, butnot limited to, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, infantile progressivespinal muscular atrophy, intermediate spinal muscular atrophy, juvenilespinal muscular atrophy, spinal bulbar muscular atrophy, and adultspinal muscular atrophy), inflammatory myopathies (including, but notlimited to, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, and inclusion body myositis),diseases of the neuromuscular junction (including, but not limited to,myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, and congenital myasthenicsyndrome), myopathies due to endocrine abnormalities (including, but notlimited to, hyperthyroid myopathy and hypothyroid myopathy) diseases ofperipheral nerve (including, but not limited to, Charcot-Marie-Toothdisease, Dejerine-Sottas disease, and Friedreich's ataxia), othermyopathies (including, but not limited to, myotonia congenita,paramyotonia congenita, central core disease, nemaline myopathy,myotubular myopathy, and periodic paralysis), and metabolic diseases ofmuscle (including, but not limited to, phosphorylase deficiency, acidmaltase deficiency, phosphofructokinase deficiency, debrancher enzymedeficiency, mitochondrial myopathy, carnitine deficiency, carnitinepalmatyl transferase deficiency, phosphoglycerate kinase deficiency,phosphoglycerate mutase deficiency, lactate dehydrogenase deficiency,and myoadenylate deaminase deficiency). In one embodiment, the diseaseor condition is selected from the group consisting of melanoma, glioma,glioblastoma multiforme, pilocytic astrocytoma sarcoma, liver cancer,biliary tract cancer, cholangiocarcinoma, colorectal cancer, lungcancer, gallbladder cancer, breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, thyroidcancer, renal cancer, ovarian cancer, adrenocortical cancer, prostatecancer, histiocytic lymphoma, neurofibromatosis, gastrointestinalstromal tumors, acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome,leukemia, tumor angiogenesis, medullary thyroid cancer, carcinoid, smallcell lung cancer, Kaposi's sarcoma, pheochromocytoma, pain, andpolycystic kidney disease. In a preferred embodiment, the disease orcondition is selected from the group consisting of melanoma, glioma,glioblastoma multiforme, pilocytic astrocytoma colorectal cancer,thyroid cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, livercancer, gallbladder cancer, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, biliarytract cancer, cholangiocarcinoma, acute pain, chronic pain, andpolycystic kidney disease.

In a twenty-fourth aspect, any one or more c-Raf-1 inhibitor(s) asdescribed herein can be used in the preparation of a medicament for thetreatment of a c-Raf-1-mediated disease or condition selected from thegroup consisting of acute pain, chronic pain, and polycystic kidneydisease.

In a twenty-fifth aspect, any one or more B-Raf V600E inhibitor(s) asdescribed herein can be used in the preparation of a medicament for thetreatment of a B-Raf-V600E-mediated disease or condition selected fromthe group consisting of melanoma, glioma, glioblastoma multiforme,pilocytic astrocytoma, colorectal cancer, thyroid cancer, lung cancer,ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, liver cancer, gallbladder cancer,gastrointestinal stromal tumors, biliary tract cancer, andcholangiocarcinoma.

In a twenty-sixth aspect, any one or more pan Raf inhibitor(s) asdescribed herein can be used in the preparation of a medicament for thetreatment of a cancer selected from the group consisting of melanoma,glioma, glioblastoma, pilocytic astrocytoma, liver cancer, biliary tractcancer, cholangiocarcinoma, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, bladdercancer, gallbladder cancer, breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, thyroidcancer, kidney cancer, ovarian cancer, adrenocortical cancer, prostatecancer, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, medullary thyroid cancer, tumorangiogenesis, acute myeloid leukemia, chronic myelomonocytic leukemia,childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia, plasma cell leukemia, andmultiple myeloma.

In various aspects and embodiments, a compound as disclosed herein(including any compounds of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, FormulaIIIa, Table I, Table II, or any other compounds specifically disclosedherein) is a pan Raf inhibitor. In various aspects and embodiments, acompound as disclosed herein (including any compounds of Formula I,Formula II, Formula III, Formula IIIa, Table I, Table II, or any othercompounds specifically disclosed herein) is a Ras activity inhibitor. Insome embodiments, a compound as disclosed herein (including anycompounds of Formula I, Formula II, Formula III, Formula IIIa, Table I,Table II, or any other compounds specifically disclosed herein) is botha pan Raf inhibitor and a Ras activity inhibitor. In certainembodiments, a compound as disclosed herein (including any compounds ofFormula I, Formula II, Formula III, Formula Ma, Table I, Table II or anyother compounds specifically disclosed herein) is a pan Raf inhibitorhaving an IC₅₀ of less than 500 nM in activity assays for each of B-Raf,c-Raf-1 and B-Raf V600E protein kinases and is a Ras activity inhibitorthat inhibits proliferation of a mutant Ras cell line with an IC₅₀ ofless than 1 μM.

In another aspect, the invention provides an intermediate compound ofFormulas IVa and IVb:

wherein P¹ is independently H or an amino protecting group. In oneembodiment, P¹ is H. In another embodiment, P¹ is t-butoxycarbonyl orbenzyloxycarbonyl. In another embodiment, X is —N═, —CH═, —C(CH₃)═,—C(OCH₃)═, —C(F)═, —C(CN)═, —C(CH₂OH)═ or C(Cl)═. In certain instances,X is CH═. In other instances, X is —N═. The other substituents X, Y, Y¹and R² are as defined in any of the embodiments for compounds ofFormulas I, II, III and Ma described herein.

In another aspect, the invention provides a method for preparing acompound of Formula I

The method includes contacting a compound of Formula IVc:

with a compound of Formula V:

under conditions sufficient to form the compound of Formula I, whereinX¹ is a halogen, such as Cl, Br or I, the other variables R¹, R², X andY are as defined in any of the embodiments for compounds of Formulas I,II, III and Ma described herein and in the Examples below. In someembodiments, X is —N═, —CH═, —C(CH₃)═, —C(OCH₃)═, —C(F)═, —C(CN)═,—C(CH₂OH)═ or C(Cl)═. In a preferred embodiment, R¹ is 2-fluorophenyl,3-fluorophenyl, 2,5-difluorophenyl or 4-lower alkyl-substituted phenyl,wherein lower alkyl is optionally substituted with one or more fluorine.

In some embodiments, the invention provides a method for preparing acompound of Formula II:

The method includes contacting a compound of Formula IVd:

with a compound of Formula Va:

under conditions suitable to form the compound of Formula I, wherein X¹is a halogen, such as Cl, Br or I, the other variables R³⁷, R³⁸, R³⁹ andR⁴⁰ are as defined in any of the embodiments for compounds of FormulasII described herein and in the Examples below. In a preferredembodiment, R³⁷ is 2-fluorophenyl, 3-fluorophenyl, 2,5-difluorophenyl or4-lower alkyl-substituted phenyl, wherein lower alkyl is optionallysubstituted with one or more fluorine.

In some embodiments, the invention provides a method for preparing acompound of Formula IIIa:

The method includes contacting a compound of Formula IVe:

with a compound of Formula V:

under conditions sufficient to form the compound of Formula I, whereinX¹ is a halogen, such as Cl, Br or I, the other variables Y¹, R¹ and R²are as defined in any of the embodiments above for compounds of FormulasI and IIIa and in the Examples below. In a preferred embodiment, R¹ is2-fluorophenyl, 3-fluorophenyl, 2,5-difluorophenyl or 4-loweralkyl-substituted phenyl, wherein lower alkyl is optionally substitutedwith one or more fluorine.

Additional aspects and embodiments will be apparent from the followingDetailed Description of the Invention and from the claims.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

As used herein the following definitions apply unless clearly indicatedotherwise:

All atoms designated within a Formula described herein, either within astructure provided, or within the definitions of variables related tothe structure, is intended to include any isotope thereof, unlessclearly indicated to the contrary. It is understood that for any givenatom, the isotopes may be present essentially in ratios according totheir natural occurrence, or one or more particular atoms may beenhanced with respect to one or more isotopes using synthetic methodsknown to one skilled in the art. Thus, hydrogen includes for example ¹H,²H, ³H; carbon includes for example ¹¹C, ¹²C, ¹³C, ¹⁴C; oxygen includesfor example ¹⁶O, ¹⁷O, ¹⁸O; nitrogen includes for example ¹³N, ¹⁴N, ¹⁵N;sulfur includes for example ³²S, ³³S, ³⁴S, ³⁵S, ³⁶S, ³⁷S, ³⁸S; fluoroincludes for example ¹⁷F, ¹⁸F, ¹⁹F; chloro includes for example ³⁵Cl,³⁶Cl, ³⁷Cl, ³⁸Cl, ³⁹Cl; and the like.

“Halogen” refer to all halogens, that is, chloro (Cl), fluoro (F), bromo(Br), or iodo (I).

“Haloalkyl or Halogen substituted lower alkyl” includes alkylsubstituted by one to seven halogen atoms. Haloalkyl includesmonohaloalkyl and polyhaloalkyl. For example, the term “haloalkyl” ismeant to include trifluoromethyl, CF₃CH₂—, CF₂HCH₂—,2,2,2-trifluoroethyl, 4-chlorobutyl, 3-bromopropyl, and the like.

“Haloalkoxy” refers to a —OR radical where R is haloalkyl group asdefined above, e.g., trifluoromethoxy, 2,2,2-trifluoroethoxy,difluoromethoxy, and the like.

“Hydroxyl” or “hydroxy” refer to the group —OH.

“Thiol” refers to the group —SH.

“Lower alkyl” alone or in combination means an alkane-derived radicalcontaining from 1 to 6 carbon atoms (unless specifically defined) thatincludes a straight chain alkyl or branched alkyl. The straight chain orbranched lower alkyl group is chemically feasible and attached at anyavailable point to provide a stable compound. In many embodiments, alower alkyl is a straight or branched alkyl group containing from 1-6,1-4, or 1-2, carbon atoms, such as methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl,butyl, t-butyl, and the like. A lower alkyl may be independentlysubstituted as described herein, unless indicated otherwise, with one ormore, preferably 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, also 1, 2, or 3 substituents, whereinthe substituents are as indicated. For example “fluoro substituted loweralkyl” denotes a lower alkyl group substituted with one or more fluoroatoms, such as perfluoroalkyl, where preferably the lower alkyl issubstituted with 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 fluoro atoms, also 1, 2, or 3 fluoroatoms. It is understood that any such substitutions, or substitution oflower alkyl on another moiety, are chemically feasible and attached atany available atom to provide a stable compound.

“Alkylene” by itself or as part of another substituent means a linear orbranched saturated divalent hydrocarbon radical derived from an alkanehaving the number of carbon atoms indicated in the prefix. For example,(C₁-C₆)alkylene is meant to include methylene, ethylene, propylene,2-methylpropylene, pentylene, hexylene, and the like. Typically, analkyl (or alkylene) group will have from 1 to 24 carbon atoms, withthose groups having 10, 8, 6, 4 or fewer carbon atoms being preferred inthe present invention. When a prefix is not included to indicate thenumber of carbon atoms in an alkyl or alkylene portion, the radical orportion thereof will have 8 or fewer main chain carbon atoms or 6 orfewer main chain carbon atoms or 4 or fewer main chain carbon atoms.

“Lower alkenyl” alone or in combination means a straight or branchedhydrocarbon containing 2-6 carbon atoms (unless specifically defined)and at least one, preferably 1-3, more preferably 1-2, most preferablyone, carbon to carbon double bond. Carbon to carbon double bonds may beeither contained within a straight chain or branched portion. Thestraight chain or branched lower alkenyl group is chemically feasibleand attached at any available point to provide a stable compound.Examples of lower alkenyl groups include ethenyl, propenyl, isopropenyl,butenyl, and the like. A “substituted lower alkenyl” denotes loweralkenyl that is independently substituted, unless indicated otherwise,with one or more, preferably 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, also 1, 2, or 3substituents, wherein the substituents are as indicated. For example“lower alkenyl optionally substituted with C(O)—O—R²⁸” denotes a loweralkenyl group that may be substituted with a carboxylic acid moiety,i.e. C(O)—O—R²⁸ is substituted on the alkenyl group, where the carbon ofC(O)—O—R²⁸ is bound to a carbon of the alkenyl group. It is understoodthat any such substitutions, or substitution of lower alkenyl on anothermoiety, are chemically feasible and attached at any available atom toprovide a stable compound.

“Lower alkynyl” alone or in combination means a straight or branchedhydrocarbon containing 2-6 carbon atoms (unless specifically defined)containing at least one, preferably one, carbon to carbon triple bond.The straight chain or branched lower alkynyl group is chemicallyfeasible and attached at any available point to provide a stablecompound. Examples of alkynyl groups include ethynyl, propynyl, butynyl,and the like. A “substituted lower alkynyl” denotes lower alkynyl thatis independently substituted, unless indicated otherwise, with one ormore, preferably 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, also 1, 2, or 3 substituents, whereinthe substituents are as indicated. For example “lower alkynyl optionallysubstituted with R⁹” denotes a lower alkynyl group that may besubstituted with a substituent R⁹. It is understood that any suchsubstitutions, or substitution of lower alkynyl on another moiety, arechemically feasible and attached at any available atom to provide astable compound.

“Cycloalkyl” refers to saturated or unsaturated, non-aromatic monocycliccarbon ring systems of 3-10, also 3-8, more preferably 3-6, ring membersper ring, such as cyclopropyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, cycloheptyl, andthe like. A “substituted cycloalkyl” is a cycloalkyl that isindependently substituted, unless indicated otherwise, with one or more,preferably 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, also 1, 2, or 3 substituents, wherein thesubstituents are as indicated. It is understood that substitutions oncycloalkyl, or substitution of cycloalkyl on another moiety, arechemically feasible and attached at any available atom to provide astable compound.

“Cycloalkylalkyl” refers to a -(alkylene)-R radical, where R iscycloalkyl as defined above, e.g., cyclopropylmethyl, cyclobutylethyl,cyclobutylmethyl, and the like.

“Heterocycloalkyl” refers to a saturated or unsaturated non-aromaticcycloalkyl group having from 5 to 10 atoms in which from 1 to 3 carbonatoms in the ring are replaced by heteroatoms of O, S or N, and areoptionally fused with benzo or heteroaryl of 5-6 ring members.Heterocycloalkyl is also intended to include oxidized S or N, such assulfinyl, sulfonyl and N-oxide of a tertiary ring nitrogen.Heterocycloalkyl is also intended to include compounds in which a ringcarbon may be oxo substituted, i.e. the ring carbon is a carbonyl group,such as lactones and lactams. The point of attachment of theheterocycloalkyl ring is at a carbon or nitrogen atom such that a stablering is retained. Examples of heterocycloalkyl groups include, but arenot limited to, morpholino, tetrahydrofuranyl, dihydropyridinyl,piperidinyl, pyrrolidinyl, pyrrolidonyl, piperazinyl, dihydrobenzofuryl,dihydroindolyl, imidazolidinyl, pyrazolidinyl, butyrolactam radical,valerolactam radical, imidazolidinone radical, hydantoin, dioxolaneradical, phthalimide radical, 1,4-dioxane radical, thiomorpholinyl,thiomorpholinyl-S-oxide, thiomorpholinyl-S,S-oxide, piperazinyl,pyranyl, 3-pyrrolinyl, thiopyranyl, pyrone radical,tetrahydrothiophenyl, quinuclidinyl, and the like. A “substitutedheterocycloalkyl” is a heterocycloalkyl that is independentlysubstituted, unless indicated otherwise, with one or more, preferably 1,2, 3, 4 or 5, also 1, 2, or 3 substituents, wherein the substituents areas indicated. It is understood that substitutions on heterocycloalkyl,or substitution of heterocycloalkyl on another moiety, are chemicallyfeasible and attached at any available atom to provide a stablecompound. “Heteroycloalkylalkyl” refers to a -(alkylene)-R radical,where R is heterocycloalkyl as defined herein.

“Aryl” alone or in combination refers to a monocyclic or bicyclic ringsystem containing aromatic hydrocarbons such as phenyl or naphthyl,which may be optionally fused with a cycloalkyl of preferably 5-7, morepreferably 5-6, ring members. A “substituted aryl” is an aryl that isindependently substituted, unless indicated otherwise, with one or more,preferably 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, also 1, 2, or 3 substituents, wherein thesubstituents are as indicated. It is understood that substitutions onaryl, or substitution of aryl on another moiety, are chemically feasibleand attached at any available atom to provide a stable compound.

“Aralkyl” refers to a -(alkylene)-R radical, where R is aryl as definedabove e.g., benzyl, phenethyl, and the like.

“Heteroaryl” alone or in combination refers to a monocyclic aromaticring structure containing 5 or 6 ring atoms, or a bicyclic aromaticgroup having 8 to 10 atoms, containing one or more, preferably 1-4, morepreferably 1-3, even more preferably 1-2, heteroatoms independentlyselected from the group consisting of O, S, and N. Heteroaryl is alsointended to include oxidized S or N, such as sulfinyl, sulfonyl andN-oxide of a tertiary ring nitrogen. A carbon or nitrogen atom is thepoint of attachment of the heteroaryl ring structure such that a stablecompound is provided. Examples of heteroaryl groups include, but are notlimited to, pyridinyl, pyridazinyl, pyrazinyl, quinaoxalyl, indolizinyl,benzo[b]thienyl, quinazolinyl, purinyl, indolyl, quinolinyl,pyrimidinyl, pyrrolyl, pyrazolyl, oxazolyl, thiazolyl, thienyl,isoxazolyl, oxathiadiazolyl, isothiazolyl, tetrazolyl, imidazolyl,triazolyl, furanyl, benzofuryl, and indolyl. A “substituted heteroaryl”is a heteroaryl that is independently substituted, unless indicatedotherwise, with one or more, preferably 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, also 1, 2, or 3substituents, wherein the substituents are as indicated. It isunderstood that substitutions on heteroaryl, or substitution ofheteroaryl on another moiety, are chemically feasible and attached atany available atom to provide a stable compound.

“Heteroarylalkyl” refers to a radical -(alkylene)-R, where R is aheteroaryl group as defined herein. Examples of heteroarylalkyl include2-pyridylmethyl, 2-thiazolylethyl, 4H, 1,2,4-triazolyethyl, and thelike.

“Lower alkoxy” denotes the group —OR^(a), where R^(a) is lower alkyl.“Substituted lower alkoxy” denotes lower alkoxy in which R^(a) is loweralkyl substituted with one or more substituents as indicated herein.Preferably, substitution of lower alkoxy is with 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5substituents, also 1, 2, or 3 substituents. For example “fluorosubstituted lower alkoxy” denotes lower alkoxy in which the lower alkylis substituted with one or more fluoro atoms, where preferably the loweralkoxy is substituted with 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 fluoro atoms, also 1, 2, or 3fluoro atoms. It is understood that substitutions on alkoxy, orsubstitution of alkoxy on another moiety, are chemically feasible andattached at any available atom to provide a stable compound.

“Lower alkylthio” denotes the group —SR^(b), where R^(b) is lower alkyl.“Substituted lower alkylthio” denotes lower alkylthio in which R^(b) islower alkyl substituted with one or more substituents as indicatedherein. Preferably, substitution of lower alkylthio is with 1, 2, 3, 4,or 5 substituents, also 1, 2, or 3 substituents. For example “fluorosubstituted lower alkylthio” denotes lower alkylthio in which the loweralkyl is substituted with one or more fluoro atoms, where preferably thelower alkylthio is substituted with 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 fluoro atoms, also1, 2, or 3 fluoro atoms. It is understood that substitutions onalkylthio, or substitution of alkylthio on another moiety, arechemically feasible and attached at any available atom to provide astable compound.

As used herein, “one or more substituents” specifically contemplates,inter alia, from one to seven, more preferably from one to five, evenmore preferably from one to three substituents on a particular group soas to satisfy the valence thereof. For example, the number ofsubstituents can be 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7.

“Mono-alkylamino” denotes the group —NHR^(c) where R^(c) is lower alkyl.“Di-alkylamino” denotes the group —NR^(c)R^(d), where R^(e) and R^(d)are independently lower alkyl. “Cycloalkylamino” denotes the group—NR^(e)R^(f), where R^(e) and R^(f) combine with the nitrogen to form a5-7 membered heterocycloalkyl, where the heterocycloalkyl may contain anadditional heteroatom within the ring, such as O, N, or S, and may alsobe further substituted with lower alkyl. Examples of 5-7 memberedheterocycloalkyl include, but are not limited to, piperidine,piperazine, 4-methylpiperazine, morpholine, and thiomorpholine. It isunderstood that when mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, or cycloalkylaminoare substituents on other moieties, these are chemically feasible andattached at any available atom to provide a stable compound.

As used herein “Protecting group” refers to a grouping of atoms thatwhen attached to a reactive group in a molecule masks, reduces orprevents that reactivity. Examples of protecting groups can be found inT. W. Greene and P. G. Wuts, PROTECTIVE GROUPS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY,(Wiley, 4th ed. 2006), Beaucage and Iyer, Tetrahedron 48:2223-2311(1992), and Harrison and Harrison et al., COMPENDIUM OF SYNTHETICORGANIC METHODS, Vols. 1-8 (John Wiley and Sons. 1971-1996).Representative amino protecting groups include formyl, acetyl,trifluoroacetyl, benzyl, benzyloxycarbonyl (CBZ), tert-butoxycarbonyl(Boc), trimethyl silyl (TMS),2-trimethylsilyl-ethanesulfonyl (SES),trityl and substituted trityl groups, allyloxycarbonyl,9-fluorenylmethyloxycarbonyl (FMOC), nitro-veratryloxycarbonyl (NVOC),tri-isopropylsilyl (TIPS), phenylsulphonyl and the like (see also,Boyle, A. L. (Editor), CURRENT PROTOCOLS IN NUCLEIC ACID CHEMISTRY, JohnWiley and Sons, New York, Volume 1, 2000).

As used herein, the terms “treat”, “treating”, “therapy”, “therapies”,and like terms refer to the administration of material, e.g., any one ormore compound(s) as described herein in an amount effective to prevent,alleviate, or ameliorate one or more symptoms of a disease or condition,i.e., indication, and/or to prolong the survival of the subject beingtreated.

As used herein, the term “Raf protein kinase mediated disease orcondition” refers to a disease or condition in which the biologicalfunction of a Raf protein kinase (also referred to as Raf kinase, orRaf), including any of A-Raf protein kinase, B-Raf protein kinase orc-Raf-1 protein kinase, or any mutation thereof, affects thedevelopment, course, and/or symptoms of the disease or condition, and/orin which modulation of Raf alters the development, course, and/orsymptoms of the disease or condition. The Raf mediated disease orcondition includes a disease or condition for which Raf modulationprovides a therapeutic benefit, e.g. wherein treatment with Rafinhibitor(s), including one or more compound(s) described herein,provides a therapeutic benefit to the subject suffering from or at riskof the disease or condition.

As used herein, the term “A-Raf protein kinase mediated disease orcondition,” and the like refer to a disease or condition in which thebiological function of an A-Raf protein kinase (also referred to asA-Raf kinase, or A-Raf), including any mutations thereof, affects thedevelopment, course, and/or symptoms of the disease or condition, and/orin which modulation of A-Raf alters the development, course, and/orsymptoms of the disease or condition. The A-Raf mediated disease orcondition includes a disease or condition for which A-Raf inhibitionprovides a therapeutic benefit, e.g. wherein treatment with a compoundthat inhibits A-Raf, including one or more compound(s) described herein,provides a therapeutic benefit to the subject suffering from or at riskof the disease or condition.

As used herein, the term “B-Raf protein kinase mediated disease orcondition,” and the like refer to a disease or condition in which thebiological function of a B-Raf protein kinase (also referred to as B-Rafkinase, or B-Raf), including any mutations thereof, affects thedevelopment, course, and/or symptoms of the disease or condition, and/orin which modulation of B-Raf alters the development, course, and/orsymptoms of the disease or condition. The B-Raf mediated disease orcondition includes a disease or condition for which B-Raf inhibitionprovides a therapeutic benefit, e.g. wherein treatment with a compoundthat inhibits B-Raf, including one or more compound(s) described herein,provides a therapeutic benefit to the subject suffering from or at riskof the disease or condition.

As used herein, the term “B-Raf V600E mutant protein kinase mediateddisease or condition,” and the like refer to a disease or condition inwhich the biological function of B-Raf V600E mutant protein kinase (alsoreferred to as B-Raf V600E kinase, or B-Raf V600E) affects thedevelopment, course, and/or symptoms of the disease or condition, and/orin which modulation of B-Raf V600E alters the development, course,and/or symptoms of the disease or condition. The B-Raf V600E mediateddisease or condition includes a disease or condition for which B-RafV600E inhibition provides a therapeutic benefit, e.g. wherein treatmentwith compound that inhibits B-Raf V600E, including one or morecompound(s) described herein, provides a therapeutic benefit to thesubject suffering from or at risk of the disease or condition.

As used herein, the term “c-Raf-1 protein kinase mediated disease orcondition,” and the like refer to a disease or condition in which thebiological function of a c-Raf-1 protein kinase (also referred to asc-Raf-1 kinase, or c-Raf-1), including any mutations thereof, affectsthe development, course, and/or symptoms of the disease or condition,and/or in which modulation of c-Raf-1 alters the development, course,and/or symptoms of the disease or condition. The c-Raf-1 mediateddisease or condition includes a disease or condition for which c-Raf-1inhibition provides a therapeutic benefit, e.g. wherein treatment withcompound that inhibits c-Raf-1, including one or more compound(s)described herein, provides a therapeutic benefit to the subjectsuffering from or at risk of the disease or condition.

As used herein, the term “Raf inhibitor” refers to a compound thatinhibits at least one of A-Raf, B-Raf, c-Raf-1, or any mutationsthereof, i.e. a compound having an IC₅₀ of less than 500 nM, less than100 nM, less than 50 nM, less than 20 nM, less than 10 nM, less than 5nM, or less than 1 nM as determined in a generally accepted Raf kinaseactivity assay. Such compounds are preferably, but not necessarily,selective with respect to other protein kinases, i.e. when compared toanother protein kinase, the IC₅₀ for the other kinase divided by theIC₅₀ for the Raf kinase is >10, also >20, also >30, also >40, also >50,also >60, also >70, also >80, also >90, also >100. Preferably, thecompounds are selective relative to other protein kinases including, butnot limited to, CSK, Insulin receptor kinase, AMPK, PDGFR or VEGFR.

As used herein, the term “c-Raf-1 inhibitor” refers to a compound thatinhibits c-Raf-1 protein kinase, i.e. a compound having an IC₅₀ of lessthan 500 nM, less than 100 nM, less than 50 nM, less than 20 nM, lessthan 10 nM, less than 5 nM, or less than 1 nM as determined in agenerally accepted c-Raf-1 kinase activity assay. Such compounds areeffective in treating a disease or condition that is c-Raf-1 mediated.Such compounds are preferably, but not necessarily, selective withrespect to other protein kinases, i.e. when compared to another proteinkinase, the IC₅₀ for the other kinase divided by the IC₅₀ for c-Raf-1kinase is >10, also >20, also >30, also >40, also >50, also >60,also >70, also >80, also >90, also >100. Preferably, the compounds areselective relative to other protein kinases including, but not limitedto, CSK, Insulin receptor kinase, AMPK, PDGFR or VEGFR. Such compoundsare preferably, but not necessarily, also selective with respect toother Raf protein kinases, i.e. when compared to another Raf proteinkinase, the IC₅₀ for the other Raf kinase divided by the IC₅₀ forc-Raf-1 kinase is >10, also >20, also >30, also >40, also >50, also >60,also >70, also >80, also >90, also >100. Preferably such compounds areat least selective relative to B-Raf and B-Raf V600E. While it isunderstood that a c-Raf-1 inhibitor may be used to treat any c-Raf-1mediated disease or condition, the inhibition of c-Raf-1, preferablyselective inhibition of c-Raf-1, provides beneficial effects in treatingacute pain, chronic pain, and polycystic kidney disease.

As used herein, the term “B-Raf V600E inhibitor” refers to a compoundthat inhibits B-Raf V600E mutant protein kinase, i.e. a compound havingan IC₅₀ of less than 500 nM, less than 100 nM, less than 50 nM, lessthan 20 nM, less than 10 nM, less than 5 nM, or less than 1 nM asdetermined in a generally accepted B-Raf V600E kinase activity assay.Such compounds are effective in treating a disease or condition that isB-Raf V600E mediated. Such compounds are preferably, but notnecessarily, selective with respect to other protein kinases, i.e. whencompared to another protein kinase, the IC₅₀ for the other kinasedivided by the IC₅₀ for B-Raf V600E kinase is >10, also >20, also >30,also >40, also >50, also >60, also >70, also >80, also >90, also >100.Preferably, the compounds are selective relative to other proteinkinases including, but not limited to, CSK, Insulin receptor kinase,AMPK, PDGFR or VEGFR. Such compounds are preferably, but notnecessarily, also selective with respect to other Raf protein kinases,i.e. when compared to another Raf protein kinase, the IC₅₀ for the otherRaf kinase divided by the IC₅₀ for B-Raf V600E kinase is >10, also >20,also >30, also >40, also >50, also >60, also >70, also >80, also >90,also >100. While it is understood that a B-Raf V600E inhibitor may beused to treat any B-Raf V600E mediated disease or condition, theinhibition of B-Raf V600E provides beneficial effects in treatingmelanoma, glioma, glioblastoma multiforme, pilocytic astrocytoma,colorectal cancer, thyroid cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, prostatecancer, liver cancer, gallbladder cancer, gastrointestinal stromaltumors, biliary tract cancer, and cholangiocarcinoma.

As used herein, the term “pan Raf inhibitor” refers to a compound thatinhibits at least each of B-Raf, c-Raf-1 and B-Raf V600E proteinkinases, i.e. a compound having an IC₅₀ of less than 100 nM, less than50 nM, less than 20 nM, less than 10 nM, less than 5 nM, or less than 1nM as determined in a generally accepted B-Raf kinase activity assay,and having an IC₅₀ of less than 500 nM, less than 100 nM, less than 50nM, less than 20 nM, less than 10 nM, less than 5 nM, or less than 1 nMas determined in a comparable generally accepted c-Raf-1 kinase activityassay, and having an IC₅₀ of less than 500 nM, less than 100 nM, lessthan 50 nM, less than 20 nM, less than 10 nM, less than 5 nM, or lessthan 1 nM as determined in a comparable generally accepted B-Raf V600Ekinase activity assay. The pan Raf inhibitor may be, but is notnecessarily, approximately equipotent on each of B-Raf, c-Raf-1 andB-Raf V600E. Compounds are considered approximately equipotent on eachof B-Raf V600E, B-Raf and c-Raf-1 if the ratio of IC₅₀ for any of B-RafV600E, B-Raf and c-Raf-1 divided by the IC₅₀ for any other of B-RafV600E, B-Raf and c-Raf-1 (e.g. B-Raf IC₅₀ divided by B-Raf V600E IC₅₀)is in the range of 10 to 0.1, also 5 to 0.2. Such compounds arepreferably, but not necessarily, selective with respect to other proteinkinases, i.e. when compared to another protein kinase, the IC₅₀ for theother kinase divided by the IC₅₀ for any of B-Raf, c-Raf-1 or B-RafV600E is >10, also >20, also >30, also >40, also >50, also >60,also >70, also >80, also >90, also >100. Preferably, the compounds areselective relative to other protein kinases including, but not limitedto, CSK, Insulin receptor kinase, AMPK, PDGFR or VEGFR. While it isunderstood that a pan Raf inhibitor may be used to treat any B-Raf,c-Raf-1 or B-Raf V600E kinase mediated disease or condition, theinhibition of each of B-Raf, c-Raf-1 and B-Raf V600E provides beneficialeffects in treating cancers, in particular cancers having a Ras pathwaymutation, including, but not limited to, melanoma, glioma, glioblastoma,pilocytic astrocytoma, liver cancer, biliary tract cancer,cholangiocarcinoma, colorectal cancer, lung cancer, bladder cancer,gallbladder cancer, breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, thyroid cancer,kidney cancer, ovarian cancer, adrenocortical cancer, prostate cancer,gastrointestinal stromal tumors, medullary thyroid cancer, tumorangiogenesis, acute myeloid leukemia, chronic myelomonocytic leukemia,childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia, plasma cell leukemia, andmultiple myeloma. Such compounds are also beneficial in treating B-RafV600E mediated cancers that become resistant to B-Raf V600E selectiveinhibitors.

As used herein, the term “Ras activity inhibitor” refers to a compoundthat inhibits proliferation of a mutant Ras cell line; i.e., a compoundthat inhibits proliferation of a mutant Ras cell line with an IC₅₀ ofless than 1 μM, 100 nM, less than 50 nM, less than 20 nM, less than 10nM, less than 5 nM, or less than 1 nM. In some embodiments, a Rasactivity inhibitor inhibits proliferation of a mutant Ras cell line withan IC₅₀ of less than 1 μM. In some embodiments, a Ras activity inhibitorinhibits proliferation of a mutant Ras cell line with an IC₅₀ of lessthan 100 nM. In some embodiments, a Ras activity inhibitor inhibitsproliferation of a mutant Ras cell line with an IC₅₀ of less than 50 nM.In some embodiments, a Ras activity inhibitor inhibits proliferation ofa mutant Ras cell line with an IC₅₀ of less than 20 nM. In someembodiments, a Ras activity inhibitor inhibits proliferation of a mutantRas cell line with an IC₅₀ of less than 10 nM. In some embodiments, aRas activity inhibitor inhibits proliferation of a mutant Ras cell linewith an IC₅₀ of less than 5 nM. In some embodiments, a Ras activityinhibitor inhibits proliferation of a mutant Ras cell line with an IC₅₀of less than 1 nM. In some embodiments the mutant Ras cell line is aN-Ras mutant cell line, a K-Ras mutant cell line, or a H-Ras mutant cellline. In various embodiments a Ras activity inhibitor inhibitsproliferation of a mutant N-Ras cell line with an IC₅₀ of less than 1μM, 100 nM, less than 50 nM, less than 20 nM, less than 10 nM, less than5 nM, or less than 1 nM. In some embodiments, a Ras activity inhibitorinhibits proliferation of a N-Ras mutant cell line with an IC₅₀ of lessthan 1 μM. In some embodiments, a Ras activity inhibitor inhibitsproliferation of a N-Ras mutant cell line with an IC₅₀ of less than 100nM. In some embodiments, a Ras activity inhibitor inhibits proliferationof a N-Ras mutant cell line with an IC₅₀ of less than 50 nM. In someembodiments, a Ras activity inhibitor inhibits proliferation of a N-Rasmutant cell line with an IC₅₀ of less than 20 nM. In some embodiments, aRas activity inhibitor inhibits proliferation of a N-Ras mutant cellline with an IC₅₀ of less than 10 nM. In some embodiments, a Rasactivity inhibitor inhibits proliferation of a N-Ras mutant cell linewith an IC₅₀ of less than 5 nM. In some embodiments, a Ras activityinhibitor inhibits proliferation of a N-Ras mutant cell line with anIC₅₀ of less than 1 nM. In certain embodiments, the N-Ras mutant cellline is one or more cell lines selected from the group consisting ofM244, M202, M207, SK-MEL-2, IPC-298, S′117, M296, SK-MEL-30, SK-MEL-173,and HL-60. In some embodiments, the N-Ras mutant cell line is one ormore cell lines selected from the group consisting of M244, M202, M207,SK-MEL-2, SK-MEL-173, and IPC298. In some embodiments, a Ras activityinhibitor inhibits proliferation of a mutant Ras cell line selected fromthe group consisting of M244, M202, M207, SK-MEL-2, SK-MEL-173, andIPC298 with an IC₅₀ of less than 1 μM. In some embodiments, a Rasactivity inhibitor inhibits proliferation of a mutant Ras cell lineselected from the group consisting of M244, M202, M207, SK-MEL-2,SK-MEL-173, and IPC298 with an IC₅₀ of less than 100 nM. In someembodiments, a Ras activity inhibitor inhibits proliferation of a mutantRas cell line selected from the group consisting of M244, M202, M207,SK-MEL-2, SK-MEL-173, and IPC298 with an IC₅₀ of less than 50 nM. Insome embodiments, a Ras activity inhibitor inhibits proliferation of amutant Ras cell line selected from the group consisting of M244, M202,M207, SK-MEL-2, SK-MEL-173, and IPC298 with an IC₅₀ of less than 20 nM.In some embodiments, a Ras activity inhibitor inhibits proliferation ofa mutant Ras cell line selected from the group consisting of M244, M202,M207, SK-MEL-2, SK-MEL-173, and IPC298 with an IC₅₀ of less than 10 nM.In some embodiments, a Ras activity inhibitor inhibits proliferation ofa mutant Ras cell line selected from the group consisting of M244, M202,M207, SK-MEL-2, SK-MEL-173, and IPC298 with an IC₅₀ of less than 5 nM.In some embodiments, a Ras activity inhibitor inhibits proliferation ofa mutant Ras cell line selected from the group consisting of M244, M202,M207, SK-MEL-2, SK-MEL-173, and IPC298 with an IC₅₀ of less than 1 nM.In some embodiments, a Ras activity inhibitor inhibits proliferation ofIPC298 cells with an IC₅₀ of less than 1 μM. In some embodiments, a Rasactivity inhibitor inhibits proliferation of IPC298 cells with an IC₅₀of less than 100 nM. In some embodiments, a Ras activity inhibitorinhibits proliferation of IPC298 cells with an IC₅₀ of less than 50 nM.In some embodiments, a Ras activity inhibitor inhibits proliferation ofIPC298 cells with an IC₅₀ of less than 20 nM. In some embodiments, a Rasactivity inhibitor inhibits proliferation of IPC298 cells with an IC₅₀of less than 10 nM. In some embodiments, a Ras activity inhibitorinhibits proliferation of IPC298 cells with an IC₅₀ of less than 5 nM.In some embodiments, a Ras activity inhibitor inhibits proliferation ofIPC298 cells with an IC₅₀ of less than 1 nM.

As used herein, the term “solid form” refers to a solid preparation(i.e. a preparation that is neither gas nor liquid) of apharmaceutically active compound that is suitable for administration toan intended animal subject for therapeutic purposes. The solid formincludes any complex, such as a salt, co-crystal or an amorphouscomplex, as well as any polymorph of the compound. The solid form may besubstantially crystalline, semi-crystalline or substantially amorphous.The solid form may be administered directly or used in the preparationof a suitable composition having improved pharmaceutical properties. Forexample, the solid form may be used in a formulation comprising at leastone pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient.

As used herein, the term “substantially crystalline” material embracesmaterial which has greater than about 90% crystallinity; and“crystalline” material embraces material which has greater than about98% crystallinity.

As used herein, the term “substantially amorphous” material embracesmaterial which has no more than about 10% crystallinity; and “amorphous”material embraces material which has no more than about 2%crystallinity.

As used herein, the term “semi-crystalline” material embraces materialwhich is greater than 10% crystallinity, but no greater than 90%crystallinity; preferably “semi-crystalline” material embraces materialwhich is greater than 20% crystallinity, but no greater than 80%crystallinity. In one aspect of the present invention, a mixture ofsolid forms of a compound may be prepared, for example, a mixture ofamorphous and crystalline solid forms, e.g. to provide a“semi-crystalline” solid form. Such a “semi-crystalline” solid form maybe prepared by methods known in the art, for example by mixing anamorphous solid form with a crystalline solid form in the desired ratio.In some instances, a compound mixed with acid or base forms an amorphouscomplex; a semi-crystalline solid can be prepared employing an amount ofcompound component in excess of the stoichiometry of the compound andacid or base in the amorphous complex, thereby resulting in an amount ofthe amorphous complex that is based on the stoichiometry thereof, withexcess compound in a crystalline form. The amount of excess compoundused in the preparation of the complex can be adjusted to provide thedesired ratio of amorphous complex to crystalline compound in theresulting mixture of solid forms. For example, where the amorphouscomplex of acid or base and compound has a 1:1 stoichiometry, preparingsaid complex with a 2:1 mole ratio of compound to acid or base willresult in a solid form of 50% amorphous complex and 50% crystallinecompound. Such a mixture of solid forms may be beneficial as a drugproduct, for example, by providing an amorphous component havingimproved biopharmaceutical properties along with the crystallinecomponent. The amorphous component would be more readily bioavailablewhile the crystalline component would have a delayed bioavailability.Such a mixture may provide both rapid and extended exposure to theactive compound.

As used herein, the term “complex” refers to a combination of apharmaceutically active compound and an additional molecular speciesthat forms or produces a new chemical species in a solid form. In someinstances, the complex may be a salt, i.e. where the additionalmolecular species provides an acid/base counter ion to an acid/basegroup of the compound resulting in an acid:base interaction that forms atypical salt. While such salt forms are typically substantiallycrystalline, they can also be partially crystalline, substantiallyamorphous, or amorphous forms. In some instances, the additionalmolecular species, in combination with the pharmaceutically activecompound, forms a non-salt co-crystal, i.e. the compound and molecularspecies do not interact by way of a typical acid:base interaction, butstill form a substantially crystalline structure. Co-crystals may alsobe formed from a salt of the compound and an additional molecularspecies. In some instances, the complex is a substantially amorphouscomplex, which may contain salt-like acid:base interactions that do notform typical salt crystals, but instead form a substantially amorphoussolid, i.e. a solid whose X-ray powder diffraction pattern exhibits nosharp peaks (e.g. exhibits an amorphous halo).

As used herein, the term “stoichiometry” refers to the molar ratio of acombination of two or more components, for example, the molar ratio ofacid or base to compound that form an amorphous complex. For example, a1:1 mixture of acid or base with compound (i.e. 1 mole acid or base permole of compound) resulting in an amorphous solid form has a 1:1stoichiometry.

As used herein, the term “composition” refers to a pharmaceuticalpreparation suitable for administration to an intended subject fortherapeutic purposes that contains at least one pharmaceutically activecompound, including any solid form thereof. The composition may includeat least one pharmaceutically acceptable component to provide animproved formulation of the compound, such as a suitable carrier orexcipient.

As used herein, the term “subject” refers to a living organism that istreated with compounds as described herein, including, but not limtedto, any mammal, such as a human, other primates, sports animals, animalsof commercial interest such as cattle, farm animals such as horses, orpets such as dogs and cats.

As used herein, the term “biopharmaceutical properties” refers to thepharmacokinetic action of a compound or complex of the presentinvention, including the dissolution, absorption and distribution of thecompound on administration to a subject. As such, certain solid forms ofcompounds of the invention, such as amorphous complexes of compounds ofthe invention, are intended to provide improved dissolution andabsorption of the active compound, which is typically reflected inimproved C. (i.e. the maximum achieved concentration in the plasma afteradministration of the drug) and improved AUC (i.e. area under the curveof drug plasma concentration vs. time after administration of the drug).

The term “pharmaceutically acceptable” indicates that the indicatedmaterial does not have properties that would cause a reasonably prudentmedical practitioner to avoid administration of the material to apatient, taking into consideration the disease or conditions to betreated and the respective route of administration. For example, it iscommonly required that such a material be essentially sterile, e.g., forinjectibles.

In the present context, the term “therapeutically effective” or“effective amount” indicates that the materials or amount of material iseffective to prevent, alleviate, or ameliorate one or more symptoms of adisease or medical condition, and/or to prolong the survival of thesubject being treated.

In the present context, the terms “synergistically effective” or“synergistic effect” indicate that two or more compounds that aretherapeutically effective, when used in combination, provide improvedtherapeutic effects greater than the additive effect that would beexpected based on the effect of each compound used by itself.

By “assaying” is meant the creation of experimental conditions and thegathering of data regarding a particular result of the exposure tospecific experimental conditions. For example, enzymes can be assayedbased on their ability to act upon a detectable substrate. A compoundcan be assayed based on its ability to bind to a particular targetmolecule or molecules.

As used herein, the term “modulating” or “modulate” refers to an effectof altering a biological activity (i.e. increasing or decreasing theactivity), especially a biological activity associated with a particularbiomolecule such as a protein kinase. For example, an inhibitor of aparticular biomolecule modulates the activity of that biomolecule, e.g.,an enzyme, by decreasing the activity of the biomolecule, such as anenzyme. Such activity is typically indicated in terms of an inhibitoryconcentration (IC₅₀) of the compound for an inhibitor with respect to,for example, an enzyme.

In the context of the use, testing, or screening of compounds that areor may be modulators, the term “contacting” means that the compound(s)are caused to be in sufficient proximity to a particular molecule,complex, cell, tissue, organism, or other specified material thatpotential binding interactions and/or chemical reaction between thecompound and other specified material can occur.

“Pain” or a “pain condition” can be acute and/or chronic pain,including, without limitation, arachnoiditis; arthritis (e.g.osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, gout);back pain (e.g. sciatica, ruptured disc, spondylolisthesis,radiculopathy); burn pain; cancer pain; dysmenorrhea; headaches (e.g.migraine, cluster headaches, tension headaches); head and facial pain(e.g. cranial neuralgia, trigeminal neuralgia); hyperalgesia;hyperpathia; inflammatory pain (e.g. pain associated with irritablebowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, Crohn'sdisease, cystitis, pain from bacterial, fungal or viral infection);keloid or scar tissue formation; labor or delivery pain; muscle pain(e.g. as a result of polymyositis, dermatomyositis, inclusion bodymyositis, repetitive stress injury (e.g. writer's cramp, carpal tunnelsyndrome, tendonitis, tenosynovitis)); myofascial pain syndromes (e.g.fibromyalgia); neuropathic pain (e.g. diabetic neuropathy, causalgia,entrapment neuropathy, brachial plexus avulsion, occipital neuralgia,gout, reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome, phantom limb orpost-amputation pain, postherpetic neuralgia, central pain syndrome, ornerve pain resulting from trauma (e.g. nerve injury), disease (e.g.diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Guillan-Barre Syndrome, myasthenia gravis,neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer'sdisease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or cancer treatment); painassociated with skin disorders (e.g. shingles, herpes simplex, skintumors, cysts, neurofibromatosis); sports injuries (e.g. cuts, sprains,strains, bruises, dislocations, fractures, spinal chord, head); spinalstenosis; surgical pain; tactile allodynia; temporomandibular disorders;vascular disease or injury (e.g. vasculitis, coronary artery disease,reperfusion injury (e.g. following ischemia, stroke, or myocardialinfarcts)); other specific organ or tissue pain (e.g. ocular pain,corneal pain, bone pain, heart pain, visceral pain (e.g. kidney,gallbladder, gastrointestinal), joint pain, dental pain, pelvichypersensitivity, pelvic pain, renal colic, urinary incontinence); otherdisease associated pain (e.g. sickle cell anemia, AIDS, herpes zoster,psoriasis, endometriosis, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD), silicosis, pulmonary sarcoidosis, esophagitis, heart burn,gastroesophageal reflux disorder, stomach and duodenal ulcers,functional dyspepsia, bone resorption disease, osteoporosis, cerebralmalaria, bacterial meningitis); or pain due to graft v. host rejectionor allograft rejections.

Kinase Targets and Indications of the Invention

Protein kinases play key roles in propagating biochemical signals indiverse biological pathways. More than 500 kinases have been described,and specific kinases have been implicated in a wide range of diseases orconditions (i.e., indications), including for example withoutlimitation, cancer, cardiovascular disease, inflammatory disease,neurological disease, and other diseases. As such, kinases representimportant control points for small molecule therapeutic intervention.Specific target protein kinases contemplated by the present inventionare described in the art, including, without limitation, protein kinasesas described in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/473,347 (see also,PCT publication WO2007002433), the disclosure of which is herebyincorporated by reference as it relates to such kinase targets, as wellas the following:

A-Raf: Target kinase A-Raf (i.e., v-raf murine sarcoma 3611 viraloncogene homolog 1) is a 67.6 kDa serine/threonine kinase encoded bychromosome Xp11.4-p11.2 (symbol: ARAF). The mature protein comprises RBD(i.e., Ras binding domain) and phorbol-ester/DAG-type zinc finger domainand is involved in the transduction of mitogenic signals from the cellmembrane to the nucleus. A-Raf inhibitors may be useful in treatingneurologic diseases such as multi-infarct dementia, head injury, spinalcord injury, Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease; neoplasticdiseases including, but not limited to, melanoma, glioma, sarcoma,carcinoma (e.g. colorectal, lung, breast, pancreatic, thyroid, renal,ovarian), lymphoma (e.g. histiocytic lymphoma), neurofibromatosis,myelodysplastic syndrome, leukemia, tumor angiogenesis; pain ofneuropathic or inflammatory origin, including acute pain, chronic pain,cancer-related pain and migraine; and diseases associated with muscleregeneration or degeneration, including, but not limited to, vascularrestenosis, sarcopenia, muscular dystrophies (including, but not limitedto, Duchenne, Becker, Emery-Dreifuss, Limb-Girdle, Facioscapulohumeral,Myotonic, Oculopharyngeal, Distal and Congenital Muscular Dystrophies),motor neuron diseases (including, but not limited to, amyotrophiclateral sclerosis, infantile progressive spinal muscular atrophy,intermediate spinal muscular atrophy, juvenile spinal muscular atrophy,spinal bulbar muscular atrophy, and adult spinal muscular atrophy),inflammatory myopathies (including, but not limited to, dermatomyositis,polymyositis, and inclusion body myositis), diseases of theneuromuscular junction (including, but not limited to, myastheniagravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, and congenital myasthenic syndrome),myopathies due to endocrine abnormalities (including, but not limitedto, hyperthyroid myopathy and hypothyroid myopathy) diseases ofperipheral nerve (including, but not limited to, Charcot-Marie-Toothdisease, Dejerine-Sottas disease, and Friedreich's ataxia), othermyopathies (including, but not limited to, myotonia congenita,paramyotonia congenita, central core disease, nemaline myopathy,myotubular myopathy, and periodic paralysis), and metabolic diseases ofmuscle (including, but not limited to, phosphorylase deficiency, acidmaltase deficiency, phosphofructokinase deficiency, debrancher enzymedeficiency, mitochondrial myopathy, carnitine deficiency, carnitinepalmatyl transferase deficiency, phosphoglycerate kinase deficiency,phosphoglycerate mutase deficiency, lactate dehydrogenase deficiency,and myoadenylate deaminase deficiency).

B-Raf: Target kinase B-Raf (i.e., v-raf murine sarcoma viral oncogenehomolog B1) is a 84.4 kDa serine/threonine kinase encoded by chromosome7q34 (symbol: BRAF). The mature protein comprises RBD (i.e., Ras bindingdomain), Cl (i.e., protein kinase C conserved region 1) and STK (i.e.,serine/threonine kinase) domains.

Target kinase B-Raf is involved in the transduction of mitogenic signalsfrom the cell membrane to the nucleus and may play a role in thepostsynaptic responses of hippocampal neurons. As such, genes of the RAFfamily encode kinases that are regulated by Ras and mediate cellularresponses to growth signals. Indeed, B-Raf kinase is a key component ofthe RAS->Raf->MEK->ERK/MAP kinase signaling pathway, which plays afundamental role in the regulation of cell growth, division andproliferation, and, when constitutively activated, causes tumorigenesis.Among several isoforms of Raf kinase, the B-type, or B-Raf, is thestrongest activator of the downstream MAP kinase signaling.

The BRAF gene is frequently mutated in a variety of human tumors,especially in malignant melanoma and colon carcinoma. The most commonreported mutation was a missense thymine (T) to adenine (A) transversionat nucleotide 1796 (T1796A; amino acid change in the B-Raf protein isVal<600> to Glu<600>) observed in 80% of malignant melanoma tumors.Functional analysis reveals that this transversion is the only detectedmutation that causes constitutive activation of B-Raf kinase activity,independent of RAS activation, by converting B-Raf into a dominanttransforming protein. Based on precedents, human tumors developresistance to kinase inhibitors by mutating a specific amino acid in thecatalytic domain as the “gatekeeper”. (Balak, et. al., Clin Cancer Res.2006, 12:6494-501). Mutation of Thr-529 in BRAF to Ile is thusanticipated as a mechanism of resistance to BRAF inhibitors, and thiscan be envisioned as a transition in codon 529 from ACC to ATC. Niihoriet al., report that in 43 individuals with cardio-facio-cutaneous (CFC)syndrome, they identified two heterozygous KRAS mutations in threeindividuals and eight BRAF mutations in 16 individuals, suggesting thatdysregulation of the RAS-RAF-ERK pathway is a common molecular basis forthe three related disorders (Niihori et al., Nat. Genet. 2006,38(3):294-6).

Many cancers associated with dysregulation of the RAS-RAF-ERK pathway,such as cancers having B-Raf V600E mutations or NRAS mutations, may betreated with Raf kinase inhibitors, such as the Pan Raf kinaseinhibitors as described herein. The ability of these compounds toinhibit multiple Raf kinase targets, including c-Raf-1, B-Raf, and B-RafV600E, provides additional benefits for inhibiting activating mutationsin this pathway, with such cancers less likely to develop resistance tosuch inhibitors as they are targeting several points in the pathway. PanRaf kinase inhibitors as described herein may be useful in treating avariety of cancers, including, but not limited to, melanoma, glioma,glioblastoma mulitforme, pilocytic astrocytoma, carcinoma (e.g.gastrointestinal, liver, biliary tract, bile duct (cholangiocarcinoma),colorectal, lung, brain, bladder, gallbladder, breast, pancreatic,thyroid, kidney, ovarian, adrenocortical, prostate), gastrointestinalstromal tumors, medullary thyroid cancer, tumor angiogenesis, acutemyeloid leukemia, chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, childhood acutelymphoblastic leukemia, plasma cell leukemia, and multiple myeloma. SeeMcDermott et al., PNAS, 2007, 104(50): 19936-19941; and Jaiswal et al.,PLoS One, 2009, 4(5):e5717.

c-Raf-1: Target kinase c-Raf-1 (i.e., v-raf murine sarcoma viraloncogene homolog 1) is a 73.0 kDa STK encoded by chromosome 3p25(symbol: RAF1). c-Raf-1 can be targeted to the mitochondria by BCL2(i.e., oncogene B-cell leukemia 2) which is a regulator of apoptoticcell death. Active c-Raf-1 improves BCL2-mediated resistance toapoptosis, and c-Raf-1 phosphorylates BAD (i.e., BCL2-binding protein).c-Raf-1 is implicated in carcinomas, including colorectal, ovarian, lungand renal cell carcinoma. c-Raf-1 is also implicated as an importantmediator of tumor angiogenesis (Hood, J. D. et al., 2002, Science 296,2404). c-Raf-1 inhibitors may also be useful for the treatment of acutemyeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndromes (Crump, Curr Pharm Des2002, 8(25):2243-8). c-Raf-1 activators may be useful as treatment forneuroendocrine tumors, such as medullary thyroid cancer, carcinoid,small cell lung cancer and pheochromocytoma (Kunnimalaiyaan et al.,Anticancer Drugs 2006, 17(2):139-42).

Raf inhibitors (A-Raf and/or B-Raf and/or c-Raf-1) may be useful intreating A-Raf-mediated, B-Raf-mediated or c-Raf-1-mediated diseases orconditions selected from the group consisting of neurologic diseases,including, but not limited to, multi-infarct dementia, head injury,spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease,seizures and epilepsy; neoplastic diseases including, but not limitedto, melanoma, glioma, glioblastoma multiforme, pilocytic astrocytoma,sarcoma, carcinoma (e.g. gastrointestinal, liver, biliary tract, bileduct (cholangiocarcinoma), colorectal, lung, brain, bladder,gallbladder, breast, pancreatic, thyroid, renal, ovarian,adrenocortical, prostate), lymphoma (e.g. histiocytic lymphoma)neurofibromatosis, acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome,leukemia, chronic myelomonocytic leukemia, childhood, acutelymphoblastic leukemia, plasma cell leukemia, multiple myeloma, tumorangiogenesis, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, neuroendocrine tumorssuch as medullary thyroid cancer, carcinoid, small cell lung cancer,Kaposi's sarcoma, and pheochromocytoma; pain of neuropathic orinflammatory origin, including, but not limited to, acute pain, chronicpain, cancer-related pain, and migraine; cardiovascular diseasesincluding, but not limited to, heart failure, ischemic stroke, cardiachypertrophy, thrombosis (e.g. thrombotic microangiopathy syndromes),atherosclerosis, and reperfusion injury; inflammation and/orproliferation including, but not limited to, psoriasis, eczema,arthritis and autoimmune diseases and conditions, osteoarthritis,endometriosis, scarring, vascular restenosis, fibrotic disorders,rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); immunodeficiencydiseases, including, but not limited to, organ transplant rejection,graft versus host disease, and Kaposi's sarcoma associated with HIV;renal, cystic, or prostatic diseases, including, but not limited to,diabetic nephropathy, polycystic kidney disease, nephrosclerosis,glomerulonephritis, prostate hyperplasia, polycystic liver disease,tuberous sclerosis, Von Hippel Lindau disease, medullary cystic kidneydisease, nephronophthisis, and cystic fibrosis; metabolic disorders,including, but not limited to, obesity; infection, including, but notlimited to Helicobacter pylori, Hepatitis and Influenza viruses, fever,HIV, and sepsis; pulmonary diseases including, but not limited to,chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and acute respiratorydistress syndrome (ARDS); genetic developmental diseases, including, butnot limited to, Noonan's syndrome, Costello syndrome,(faciocutaneoskeletal syndrome), LEOPARD syndrome, cardio-faciocutaneoussyndrome (CFC), and neural crest syndrome abnormalities causingcardiovascular, skeletal, intestinal, skin, hair and endocrine diseases;and diseases associated with muscle regeneration or degeneration,including, but not limited to, sarcopenia, muscular dystrophies(including, but not limited to, Duchenne, Becker, Emery-Dreifuss,Limb-Girdle, Facioscapulohumeral, Myotonic, Oculopharyngeal, Distal andCongenital Muscular Dystrophies), motor neuron diseases (including, butnot limited to, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, infantile progressivespinal muscular atrophy, intermediate spinal muscular atrophy, juvenilespinal muscular atrophy, spinal bulbar muscular atrophy, and adultspinal muscular atrophy), inflammatory myopathies (including, but notlimited to, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, and inclusion body myositis),diseases of the neuromuscular junction (including, but not limited to,myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, and congenital myasthenicsyndrome), myopathies due to endocrine abnormalities (including, but notlimited to, hyperthyroid myopathy and hypothyroid myopathy) diseases ofperipheral nerve (including, but not limited to, Charcot-Marie-Toothdisease, Dejerine-Sottas disease, and Friedreich's ataxia), othermyopathies (including, but not limited to, myotonia congenita,paramyotonia congenita, central core disease, nemaline myopathy,myotubular myopathy, and periodic paralysis), and metabolic diseases ofmuscle (including, but not limited to, phosphorylase deficiency, acidmaltase deficiency, phosphofructokinase deficiency, debrancher enzymedeficiency, mitochondrial myopathy, carnitine deficiency, carnitinepalmatyl transferase deficiency, phosphoglycerate kinase deficiency,phosphoglycerate mutase deficiency, lactate dehydrogenase deficiency,and myoadenylate deaminase deficiency).

Kinase Activity Assays

A number of different assays for kinase activity can be utilized forassaying for active modulators and/or determining specificity of amodulator for a particular kinase or group or kinases. In addition tothe assay mentioned in the Examples below, one of ordinary skill in theart will know of other assays that can be utilized and can modify anassay for a particular application. For example, numerous papersconcerning kinases describe assays that can be used.

Additional alternative assays can employ binding determinations. Forexample, this sort of assay can be formatted either in a fluorescenceresonance energy transfer (FRET) format, or using an AlphaScreen(amplified luminescent proximity homogeneous assay) format by varyingthe donor and acceptor reagents that are attached to streptavidin or thephosphor-specific antibody.

Organic Synthetic Techniques

A wide array of organic synthetic techniques exist in the art tofacilitate the construction of potential modulators. Many of theseorganic synthetic methods are described in detail in standard referencesources utilized by those skilled in the art. One example of such areference is March, 1994, Advanced Organic Chemistry; Reactions,Mechanisms and Structure, New York, McGraw Hill. Thus, the techniquesuseful to synthesize a potential modulator of kinase function arereadily available to those skilled in the art of organic chemicalsynthesis.

Alternative Compound Forms or Derivatives

Compounds contemplated herein are described with reference to bothgeneric formulae and specific compounds. In addition, inventioncompounds may exist in a number of different forms or derivatives, allwithin the scope of the present invention. Alternative forms orderivatives, include, for example, (a) prodrugs, and active metabolites(b) tautomers, isomers (including stereoisomers and regioisomers), andracemic mixtures (c) pharmaceutically acceptable salts and (d) solidforms, including different crystal forms, polymorphic or amorphoussolids, including hydrates and solvates thereof, and other forms.

(a) Prodrugs and Metabolites

In addition to the present formulae and compounds described herein, theinvention also includes prodrugs (generally pharmaceutically acceptableprodrugs), active metabolic derivatives (active metabolites), and theirpharmaceutically acceptable salts.

Prodrugs are compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereofwhich, when metabolized under physiological conditions or when convertedby solvolysis, yield the desired active compound. Prodrugs include,without limitation, esters, amides, carbamates, carbonates, ureides,solvates, or hydrates of the active compound. Typically, the prodrug isinactive, or less active than the active compound, but may provide oneor more advantageous handling, administration, and/or metabolicproperties. For example, some prodrugs are esters of the activecompound; during metabolysis, the ester group is cleaved to yield theactive drug. Esters include, for example, esters of a carboxylic acidgroup, or S-acyl or O-acyl derivatives of thiol, alcohol, or phenolgroups. In this context, a common example is an alkyl ester of acarboxylic acid. Prodrugs may also include variants wherein an —NH groupof the compound has undergone acylation, such as the 7-position of thepyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine ring, the 1-position of the1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine ring, or the nitrogen of the sulfonamide groupof compounds as described herein, where cleavage of the acyl groupprovides the free —NH group of the active drug. Some prodrugs areactivated enzymatically to yield the active compound, or a compound mayundergo further chemical reaction to yield the active compound. Prodrugsmay proceed from prodrug form to active form in a single step or mayhave one or more intermediate forms which may themselves have activityor may be inactive.

As described in The Practice of Medicinal Chemistry, Ch. 31-32 (Ed.Wermuth, Academic Press, San Diego, Calif., 2001), prodrugs can beconceptually divided into two non-exclusive categories, bioprecursorprodrugs and carrier prodrugs. Generally, bioprecursor prodrugs arecompounds that are inactive or have low activity compared to thecorresponding active drug compound, that contain one or more protectivegroups and are converted to an active form by metabolism or solvolysis.Both the active drug form and any released metabolic products shouldhave acceptably low toxicity. Typically, the formation of active drugcompound involves a metabolic process or reaction that is one of thefollowing types:

Oxidative reactions: Oxidative reactions are exemplified withoutlimitation by reactions such as oxidation of alcohol, carbonyl, and acidfunctionalities, hydroxylation of aliphatic carbons, hydroxylation ofalicyclic carbon atoms, oxidation of aromatic carbon atoms, oxidation ofcarbon-carbon double bonds, oxidation of nitrogen-containing functionalgroups, oxidation of silicon, phosphorus, arsenic, and sulfur, oxidativeN-dealkylation, oxidative O- and S-dealkylation, oxidative deamination,as well as other oxidative reactions.

Reductive reactions: Reductive reactions are exemplified withoutlimitation by reactions such as reduction of carbonyl functionalitites,reduction of alcohol functionalities and carbon-carbon double bonds,reduction of nitrogen-containing functional groups, and other reductionreactions.

Reactions without change in the oxidation state: Reactions withoutchange in the state of oxidation are exemplified without limitation byreactions such as hydrolysis of esters and ethers, hydrolytic cleavageof carbon-nitrogen single bonds, hydrolytic cleavage of non-aromaticheterocycles, hydration and dehydration at multiple bonds, new atomiclinkages resulting from dehydration reactions, hydrolyticdehalogenation, removal of hydrogen halide molecule, and other suchreactions.

Carrier prodrugs are drug compounds that contain a transport moiety,e.g., that improves uptake and/or localized delivery to a site(s) ofaction. Desirably for such a carrier prodrug, the linkage between thedrug moiety and the transport moiety is a covalent bond, the prodrug isinactive or less active than the drug compound, the prodrug and anyrelease transport moiety are acceptably non-toxic. For prodrugs wherethe transport moiety is intended to enhance uptake, typically therelease of the transport moiety should be rapid. In other cases, it isdesirable to utilize a moiety that provides slow release, e.g., certainpolymers or other moieties, such as cyclodextrins. (See, e.g., Cheng etal., U.S. Patent Publ. No. 20040077595, application Ser. No. 10/656,838,incorporated herein by reference.) Such carrier prodrugs are oftenadvantageous for orally administered drugs. In some instances, thetransport moiety provides targeted delivery of the drug, for example thedrug may be conjugated to an antibody or antibody fragment. Carrierprodrugs can, for example, be used to improve one or more of thefollowing properties: increased lipophilicity, increased duration ofpharmacological effects, increased site-specificity, decreased toxicityand adverse reactions, and/or improvement in drug formulation (e.g.,stability, water solubility, suppression of an undesirable organolepticor physiochemical property). For example, lipophilicity can be increasedby esterification of hydroxyl groups with lipophilic carboxylic acids,or of carboxylic acid groups with alcohols, e.g., aliphatic alcohols.Wermuth, supra.

Metabolites, e.g., active metabolites, overlap with prodrugs asdescribed above, e.g., bioprecursor prodrugs. Thus, such metabolites arepharmacologically active compounds or compounds that further metabolizeto pharmacologically active compounds that are derivatives resultingfrom metabolic processes in the body of a subject. Of these, activemetabolites are such pharmacologically active derivative compounds. Forprodrugs, the prodrug compound is generally inactive or of loweractivity than the metabolic product. For active metabolites, the parentcompound may be either an active compound or may be an inactive prodrug.For example, in some compounds, one or more alkoxy groups can bemetabolized to hydroxyl groups while retaining pharmacologic activityand/or carboxyl groups can be esterified, e.g., glucuronidation. In somecases, there can be more than one metabolite, where an intermediatemetabolite(s) is further metabolized to provide an active metabolite.For example, in some cases a derivative compound resulting frommetabolic glucuronidation may be inactive or of low activity, and can befurther metabolized to provide an active metabolite.

Metabolites of a compound may be identified using routine techniquesknown in the art, and their activities determined using tests such asthose described herein. See, e.g., Bertolini et al., 1997, 1 Med. Chem.,40:2011-2016; Shan et al., 1997, J Pharm Sci 86(7):756-757; Bagshawe,1995, Drug Dev. Res., 34:220-230; Wermuth, supra.

(b) Tautomers, Stereoisomers, and Regioisomers

It is understood that some compounds may exhibit tautomerism. In suchcases, the formulae provided herein expressly depict only one of thepossible tautomeric forms. It is therefore to be understood that theformulae provided herein are intended to represent any tautomeric formof the depicted compounds and are not to be limited merely to thespecific tautomeric form depicted by the drawings of the formulae.

Likewise, some of the compounds according to the present invention mayexist as stereoisomers, i.e. having the same atomic connectivity ofcovalently bonded atoms yet differing in the spatial orientation of theatoms. For example, compounds may be optical stereoisomers, whichcontain one or more chiral centers, and therefore, may exist in two ormore stereoisomeric forms (e.g. enantiomers or diastereomers). Thus,such compounds may be present as single stereoisomers (i.e., essentiallyfree of other stereoisomers), racemates, and/or mixtures of enantiomersand/or diastereomers. As another example, stereoisomers includegeometric isomers, such as cis- or trans-orientation of substituents onadjacent carbons of a double bond. All such single stereoisomers,racemates and mixtures thereof are intended to be within the scope ofthe present invention. Unless specified to the contrary, all suchsteroisomeric forms are included within the formulae provided herein.

In some embodiments, a chiral compound of the present invention is in aform that contains at least 80% of a single isomer (60% enantiomericexcess (“e.e.”) or diastereomeric excess (“d.e.”)), or at least 85% (70%e.e. or d.e.), 90% (80% e.e. or d.e.), 95% (90% e.e. or d.e.), 97.5%(95% e.e. or d.e.), or 99% (98% e.e. or d.e.). As generally understoodby those skilled in the art, an optically pure compound having onechiral center is one that consists essentially of one of the twopossible enantiomers (i.e., is enantiomerically pure), and an opticallypure compound having more than one chiral center is one that is bothdiastereomerically pure and enantiomerically pure. In some embodiments,the compound is present in optically pure form, such optically pure formbeing prepared and/or isolated by methods known in the art (e.g. byrecrystallization techniques, chiral synthetic techniques (includingsynthesis from optically pure starting materials), and chromatographicseparation using a chiral column.

(c) Pharmaceutically Acceptable Salts

Unless specified to the contrary, specification of a compound hereinincludes pharmaceutically acceptable salts of such compound. Thus,compounds described herein can be in the form of pharmaceuticallyacceptable salts, or can be formulated as pharmaceutically acceptablesalts. Contemplated pharmaceutically acceptable salt forms include,without limitation, mono, bis, tris, tetrakis, and so on.Pharmaceutically acceptable salts are non-toxic in the amounts andconcentrations at which they are administered. The preparation of suchsalts can facilitate the pharmacological use by altering the physicalcharacteristics of a compound without preventing it from exerting itsphysiological effect. Useful alterations in physical properties includelowering the melting point to facilitate transmucosal administration andincreasing the solubility to facilitate administering higherconcentrations of the drug. A compound of the invention may possess asufficiently acidic, a sufficiently basic, or both functional groups,and accordingly can react with any of a number of inorganic or organicbases, and inorganic and organic acids, to form a pharmaceuticallyacceptable salt.

Pharmaceutically acceptable salts include acid addition salts such asthose containing chloride, bromide, iodide, hydrochloride, acetate,phenylacetate, acrylate, ascorbate, aspartate, benzoate,2-phenoxybenzoate, 2-acetoxybenzoate, dinitrobenzoate, hydroxybenzoate,methoxybenzoate, methylbenzoate, bicarbonate, butyne-1,4 dioate,hexyne-1,6-dioate, caproate, caprylate, chlorobenzoate, cinnamate,citrate, decanoate, formate, fumarate, glycolate, gluconate, glucarate,glucuronate, glucose-6-phosphate, glutamate, heptanoate, hexanoate,isethionate, isobutyrate, gamma-hydroxybutyrate, phenylbutyrate,lactate, malate, maleate, hydroxymaleate, methylmaleate, malonate,mandelate, nicotinate, nitrate, isonicotinate, octanoate, oleate,oxalate, pamoate, phosphate, monohydrogenphosphate, dihydrogenphosphate,orthophosphate, metaphosphate, pyrophosphate, 2-phosphoglycerate,3-phosphoglycerate, phthalate, propionate, phenylpropionate, propiolate,pyruvate, quinate, salicylate, 4 aminosalicylate, sebacate, stearate,suberate, succinate, sulfate, pyrosulfate, bisulfate, sulfite,bisulfite, sulfamate, sulfonate, benzenesulfonate (i.e. besylate),ethanesulfonate (i.e. esylate), ethane-1,2-disulfonate,2-hydroxyethanesulfonate (i.e. isethionate), methanesulfonate (i.e.mesylate), naphthalene-1-sulfonate, naphthalene-2-sulfonate (i.e.napsylate), propanesulfonate, p-toluenesulfonate (i.e. tosylate),xylenesulfonates, cyclohexylsulfamate, tartrate, and trifluoroacetate.These pharmaceutically acceptable acid addition salts can be preparedusing the appropriate corresponding acid.

When acidic functional groups, such as carboxylic acid or phenol arepresent, pharmaceutically acceptable salts also include basic additionsalts such as those containing benzathine, chloroprocaine, choline,ethanolamine, diethanolamine, triethanolamine, t-butylamine,dicyclohexylamine, ethylenediamine, N,N′-dibenzylethylenediamine,meglumine, hydroxyethylpyrrolidine, piperidine, morpholine, piperazine,procaine, aluminum, calcium, copper, iron, lithium, magnesium,manganese, potassium, sodium, zinc, ammonium, and mono-, di-, ortri-alkylamines (e.g. diethylamine), or salts derived from amino acidssuch as L-histidine, L-glycine, L-lysine, and L-arginine. For example,see Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences, 19^(th) ed., Mack PublishingCo., Easton, Pa., Vol. 2, p. 1457, 1995. These pharmaceuticallyacceptable base addition salts can be prepared using the appropriatecorresponding base.

Pharmaceutically acceptable salts can be prepared by standardtechniques. For example, the free-base form of a compound can bedissolved in a suitable solvent, such as an aqueous or aqueous-alcoholsolution containing the appropriate acid and then isolated byevaporating the solution. In another example, a salt can be prepared byreacting the free base and acid in an organic solvent. If the particularcompound is an acid, the desired pharmaceutically acceptable salt may beprepared by any suitable method, for example, treatment of the free acidwith an appropriate inorganic or organic base.

(d) Other Compound Forms

In the case of agents that are solids, it is understood by those skilledin the art that the compounds and salts may exist in different crystalor polymorphic forms, or may be formulated as co-crystals, or may be inan amorphous form, or may be any combination thereof (e.g. partiallycrystalline, partially amorphous, or mixtures of polymorphs) all ofwhich are intended to be within the scope of the present invention andspecified formulae. Whereas salts are formed by acid/base addition, i.e.a free base or free acid of the compound of interest forms an acid/basereaction with a corresponding addition base or addition acid,respectively, resulting in an ionic charge interaction, co-crystals area new chemical species that is formed between neutral compounds,resulting in the compound and an additional molecular species in thesame crystal structure.

In some instances, compounds of the invention are complexed with an acidor a base, including base addition salts such as ammonium, diethylamine,ethanolamine, ethylenediamine, diethanolamine, t-butylamine, piperazine,meglumine; acid addition salts, such as acetate, acetylsalicylate,besylate, camsylate, citrate, formate, fumarate, glutarate,hydrochlorate, maleate, mesylate, nitrate, oxalate, phosphate,succinate, sulfate, tartrate, thiocyanate and tosylate; and amino acidssuch as alanine, arginine, asparagine, aspartic acid, cysteine,glutamine, glutamic acid, glycine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine,lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, proline, serine, threonine,tryptophan, tyrosine or valine. In combining the compound of theinvention with the acid or base, an amorphous complex is preferablyformed rather than a crystalline material such as a typical salt orco-crystal. In some instances, the amorphous form of the complex isfacilitated by additional processing, such as by spray-drying,mechanochemical methods such as roller compaction, or microwaveirradiation of the parent compound mixed with the acid or base. Suchmethods may also include addition of ionic and/or non-ionic polymersystems, including, but not limited to, hydroxypropyl methyl celluloseacetate succinate (HPMCAS) and methacrylic acid copolymer (e.g.Eudragit® L100-55), that further stabilize the amorphous nature of thecomplex. Such amorphous complexes provide several advantages. Forexample, lowering of the melting temperature relative to the free basefacilitiates additional processing, such as hot melt extrusion, tofurther improve the biopharmaceutical properties of the compound. Also,the amorphous complex is readily friable, which provides improvedcompression for loading of the solid into capsule or tablet form.

Additionally, the formulae are intended to cover hydrated or solvated aswell as unhydrated or unsolvated forms of the identified structures. Forexample, the indicated compounds include both hydrated and non-hydratedforms. Other examples of solvates include the structures in combinationwith a suitable solvent, such as isopropanol, ethanol, methanol,dimethyl sulfoxide, ethyl acetate, acetic acid, or ethanolamine.

Formulations and Administration

The methods and compounds will typically be used in therapy for humansubjects. However, they may also be used to treat similar or identicalindications in other animal subjects. Compounds described herein can beadministered by different routes, including injection (i.e. parenteral,including intravenous, intraperitoneal, subcutaneous, andintramuscular), oral, transdermal, transmucosal, rectal, or inhalant.Such dosage forms should allow the compound to reach target cells. Otherfactors are well known in the art, and include considerations such astoxicity and dosage forms that retard the compound or composition fromexerting its effects. Techniques and formulations generally may be foundin Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, 21^(st) edition,Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, Pa., 2005 (herebyincorporated by reference herein).

In some embodiments, compositions will comprise pharmaceuticallyacceptable carriers or excipients, such as fillers, binders,disintegrants, glidants, lubricants, complexing agents, solubilizers,and surfactants, which may be chosen to facilitate administration of thecompound by a particular route. Examples of carriers include calciumcarbonate, calcium phosphate, various sugars such as lactose, glucose,or sucrose, types of starch, cellulose derivatives, gelatin, lipids,liposomes, nanoparticles, and the like. Carriers also includephysiologically compatible liquids as solvents or for suspensions,including, for example, sterile solutions of water for injection (WFI),saline solution, dextrose solution, Hank's solution, Ringer's solution,vegetable oils, mineral oils, animal oils, polyethylene glycols, liquidparaffin, and the like. Excipients may also include, for example,colloidal silicon dioxide, silica gel, talc, magnesium silicate, calciumsilicate, sodium aluminosilicate, magnesium trisilicate, powderedcellulose, macrocrystalline cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose,cross-linked sodium carboxymethylcellulose, sodium benzoate, calciumcarbonate, magnesium carbonate, stearic acid, aluminum stearate, calciumstearate, magnesium stearate, zinc stearate, sodium stearyl fumarate,syloid, stearowet C, magnesium oxide, starch, sodium starch glycolate,glyceryl monostearate, glyceryl dibehenate, glyceryl palmitostearate,hydrogenated vegetable oil, hydrogenated cotton seed oil, castor seedoil mineral oil, polyethylene glycol (e.g. PEG 4000-8000),polyoxyethylene glycol, poloxamers, povidone, crospovidone,croscarmellose sodium, alginic acid, casein, methacrylic aciddivinylbenzene copolymer, sodium docusate, cyclodextrins (e.g.2-hydroxypropyl-.delta.-cyclodextrin), polysorbates (e.g. polysorbate80), cetrimide, TPGS (d-alpha-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol 1000succinate), magnesium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate,polyethylene glycol ethers, di-fatty acid ester of polyethylene glycols,or a polyoxyalkylene sorbitan fatty acid ester (e.g., polyoxyethylenesorbitan ester Tween), polyoxyethylene sorbitan fatty acid esters,sorbitan fatty acid ester, e.g. a sorbitan fatty acid ester from a fattyacid such as oleic, stearic or palmitic acid, mannitol, xylitol,sorbitol, maltose, lactose, lactose monohydrate or lactose spray dried,sucrose, fructose, calcium phosphate, dibasic calcium phosphate,tribasic calcium phosphate, calcium sulfate, dextrates, dextran,dextrin, dextrose, cellulose acetate, maltodextrin, simethicone,polydextrosem, chitosan, gelatin, HPMC (hydroxypropyl methylcelluloses), HPC (hydroxypropyl cellulose), hydroxyethyl cellulose, andthe like.

In some embodiments, oral administration may be used. Pharmaceuticalpreparations for oral use can be formulated into conventional oraldosage forms such as capsules, tablets, and liquid preparations such assyrups, elixirs, and concentrated drops. Compounds described herein maybe combined with solid excipients, optionally grinding a resultingmixture, and processing the mixture of granules, after adding suitableauxiliaries, if desired, to obtain, for example, tablets, coatedtablets, hard capsules, soft capsules, solutions (e.g. aqueous,alcoholic, or oily solutions) and the like. Suitable excipients are, inparticular, fillers such as sugars, including lactose, glucose, sucrose,mannitol, or sorbitol; cellulose preparations, for example, corn starch,wheat starch, rice starch, potato starch, gelatin, gum tragacanth,methyl cellulose, hydroxypropylmethyl-cellulose, sodiumcarboxymethylcellulose (CMC), and/or polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP:povidone); oily excipients, including vegetable and animal oils, such assunflower oil, olive oil, or codliver oil. The oral dosage formulationsmay also contain disintegrating agents, such as the cross-linkedpolyvinylpyrrolidone, agar, or alginic acid, or a salt thereof such assodium alginate; a lubricant, such as talc or magnesium stearate; aplasticizer, such as glycerol or sorbitol; a sweetening such as sucrose,fructose, lactose, or aspartame; a natural or artificial flavoringagent, such as peppermint, oil of wintergreen, or cherry flavoring; ordye-stuffs or pigments, which may be used for identification orcharacterization of different doses or combinations. Also provided aredragee cores with suitable coatings. For this purpose, concentratedsugar solutions may be used, which may optionally contain, for example,gum arabic, talc, poly-vinylpyrrolidone, carbopol gel, polyethyleneglycol, and/or titanium dioxide, lacquer solutions, and suitable organicsolvents or solvent mixtures.

Pharmaceutical preparations that can be used orally include push-fitcapsules made of gelatin (“gelcaps”), as well as soft, sealed capsulesmade of gelatin, and a plasticizer, such as glycerol or sorbitol. Thepush-fit capsules can contain the active ingredients in admixture withfiller such as lactose, binders such as starches, and/or lubricants suchas talc or magnesium stearate and, optionally, stabilizers. In softcapsules, the active compounds may be dissolved or suspended in suitableliquids, such as fatty oils, liquid paraffin, or liquid polyethyleneglycols.

In some embodiments, injection (parenteral administration) may be used,e.g., intramuscular, intravenous, intraperitoneal, and/or subcutaneous.Compounds described herein for injection may be formulated in sterileliquid solutions, preferably in physiologically compatible buffers orsolutions, such as saline solution, Hank's solution, or Ringer'ssolution. Dispersions may also be prepared in non-aqueous solutions,such as glycerol, propylene glycol, ethanol, liquid polyethyleneglycols, triacetin, and vegetable oils. Solutions may also contain apreservative, such as methylparaben, propylparaben, chlorobutanol,phenol, sorbic acid, thimerosal, and the like. In addition, thecompounds may be formulated in solid form, including, for example,lyophilized forms, and redissolved or suspended prior to use.

In some embodiments, transmucosal, topical or transdermal administrationmay be used. In such formulations of compounds described herein,penetrants appropriate to the barrier to be permeated are used. Suchpenetrants are generally known in the art, and include, for example, fortransmucosal administration, bile salts and fusidic acid derivatives. Inaddition, detergents may be used to facilitate permeation. Transmucosaladministration, for example, may be through nasal sprays orsuppositories (rectal or vaginal). Compositions of compounds describedherein for topical administration may be formulated as oils, creams,lotions, ointments, and the like by choice of appropriate carriers knownin the art. Suitable carriers include vegetable or mineral oils, whitepetrolatum (white soft paraffin), branched chain fats or oils, animalfats and high molecular weight alcohol (greater than C₁₂). In someembodiments, carriers are selected such that the active ingredient issoluble. Emulsifiers, stabilizers, humectants and antioxidants may alsobe included as well as agents imparting color or fragrance, if desired.Creams for topical application are preferably formulated from a mixtureof mineral oil, self-emulsifying beeswax and water in which mixture theactive ingredient, dissolved in a small amount of solvent (e.g., anoil), is admixed. Additionally, administration by transdermal means maycomprise a transdermal patch or dressing such as a bandage impregnatedwith an active ingredient and optionally one or more carriers ordiluents known in the art. To be administered in the form of atransdermal delivery system, the dosage administration will becontinuous rather than intermittent throughout the dosage regimen.

In some embodiments, compounds are administered as inhalants. Compoundsdescribed herein may be formulated as dry powder or a suitable solution,suspension, or aerosol. Powders and solutions may be formulated withsuitable additives known in the art. For example, powders may include asuitable powder base such as lactose or starch, and solutions maycomprise propylene glycol, sterile water, ethanol, sodium chloride andother additives, such as acid, alkali and buffer salts. Such solutionsor suspensions may be administered by inhaling via spray, pump,atomizer, or nebulizer, and the like. The compounds described herein mayalso be used in combination with other inhaled therapies, for examplecorticosteroids such as fluticasone proprionate, beclomethasonedipropionate, triamcinolone acetonide, budesonide, and mometasonefuroate; beta agonists such as albuterol, salmeterol, and formoterol;anticholinergic agents such as ipratroprium bromide or tiotropium;vasodilators such as treprostinal and iloprost; enzymes such as DNAase;therapeutic proteins; immunoglobulin antibodies; an oligonucleotide,such as single or double stranded DNA or RNA, siRNA; antibiotics such astobramycin; muscarinic receptor antagonists; leukotriene antagonists;cytokine antagonists; protease inhibitors; cromolyn sodium; nedocrilsodium; and sodium cromoglycate.

The amounts of various compounds to be administered can be determined bystandard procedures taking into account factors such as the compoundactivity (in vitro, e.g. the compound IC₅₀ vs. target, or in vivoactivity in animal efficacy models), pharmacokinetic results in animalmodels (e.g. biological half-life or bioavailability), the age, size,and weight of the subject, and the disorder associated with the subject.The importance of these and other factors are well known to those ofordinary skill in the art. Generally, a dose will be in the range ofabout 0.01 to 50 mg/kg, also about 0.1 to 20 mg/kg of the subject beingtreated. Multiple doses may be used.

The compounds described herein may also be used in combination withother therapies for treating the same disease. Such combination useincludes administration of the compounds and one or more othertherapeutics at different times, or co-administration of the compoundand one or more other therapies. In some embodiments, dosage may bemodified for one or more of the compounds of the invention or othertherapeutics used in combination, e.g., reduction in the amount dosedrelative to a compound or therapy used alone, by methods well known tothose of ordinary skill in the art.

It is understood that use in combination includes use with othertherapies, drugs, medical procedures etc., where the other therapy orprocedure may be administered at different times (e.g. within a shorttime, such as within hours (e.g. 1, 2, 3, 4-24 hours), or within alonger time (e.g. 1-2 days, 2-4 days, 4-7 days, 1-4 weeks)) than acompound described herein, or at the same time as a compound describedherein. Use in combination also includes use with a therapy or medicalprocedure that is administered once or infrequently, such as surgery,along with a compound described herein administered within a short timeor longer time before or after the other therapy or procedure. In someembodiments, the present invention provides for delivery of a compounddescribed herein and one or more other drug therapeutics delivered by adifferent route of administration or by the same route ofadministration. The use in combination for any route of administrationincludes delivery of a compound described herein and one or more otherdrug therapeutics delivered by the same route of administration togetherin any formulation, including formulations where the two compounds arechemically linked in such a way that they maintain their therapeuticactivity when administered. In one aspect, the other drug therapy may beco-administered with a compound described herein. Use in combination byco-administration includes administration of co-formulations orformulations of chemically joined compounds, or administration of two ormore compounds in separate formulations within a short time of eachother (e.g. within an hour, 2 hours, 3 hours, up to 24 hours),administered by the same or different routes. Co-administration ofseparate formulations includes co-administration by delivery via onedevice, for example the same inhalant device, the same syringe, etc., oradministration from separate devices within a short time of each other.Co-formulations of a compound described herein and one or moreadditional drug therapies delivered by the same route includespreparation of the materials together such that they can be administeredby one device, including the separate compounds combined in oneformulation, or compounds that are modified such that they arechemically joined, yet still maintain their biological activity. Suchchemically joined compounds may have a linkage that is substantiallymaintained in vivo, or the linkage may break down in vivo, separatingthe two active components.

In addition to the disclosures herein, the following non-limitingembodiments are contemplated herein:

1. A compound having the chemical structure of Formula I,

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate or solvate thereof,

-   -   wherein:    -   X is —N═ or —C(R⁵)═;    -   Y is selected from the group consisting of fluoro, chloro,        bromo, iodo, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, haloalkyl, CN, —OH,        cycloalkyl, —OR⁸, and —N(R³)(R⁴); wherein:        -   R³ is hydrogen and R⁴ is selected from the group consisting            of (i) hydrogen, —OR⁸ and lower alkyl optionally substituted            with one or more R¹¹; (ii) cycloalkyl or cycloalkylalkyl,            each of which is optionally substituted with one or more            R¹²; (iii) heterocycloalkyl or heterocycloalkylalkyl, each            of which is optionally substituted with one or more            R¹³; (iv) aryl or arylalkyl, each of which is optionally            substituted with one or more R¹⁴, optionally, wherein the            two adjacent R¹⁴ groups on the aryl ring are taken together            to form a 5 or 6-membered hetero cyclic aromatic ring having            from 1-4 heteroatoms selected from O or N; and (v)            heteroaryl or heteroarylalkyl, each of which is optionally            substituted with one or more R¹⁵; or        -   R³ and R⁴ are both lower alkyl; or        -   R³ and R⁴ combine with the nitrogen atom to which they are            attached to form a 3-7 membered ring having 0-1 additional            ring heteroatom selected from O, N or S, wherein the            nitrogen or sulfur atom is optionally oxidized;    -   R¹ is selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl,        haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, fluoro substituted lower alkyl,        cycloalkyl optionally substituted with one or more R⁷,        heterocycloalkyl, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,        cycloalkylamino, heterocycloalkylamino, aryl optionally        substituted with one or more R⁶ and heteroaryl optionally        substituted with one or more R⁷;    -   R² is hydrogen, fluoro, chloro, or lower alkyl optionally        substituted with one or more fluorine;    -   R⁵ is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, fluoro,        chloro, —CN, lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or more        R¹⁶, and lower alkoxy optionally substituted with one or more        R¹⁷;    -   each R⁶, when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of fluoro, chloro, —CN, —NO₂, lower alkyl, fluoro        substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted lower        alkoxy, —C(O)—O—R¹⁵, —N(H)—C(O)—R¹⁶, and heteroaryl optionally        substituted with one or more lower alkyl; or two R⁵ on adjacent        carbons combine to form a fused heterocycloalkyl optionally        substituted with one or more lower alkyl;    -   each R⁷, when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower        alkoxy, —C(O)—O—R²⁰, and heteroaryl optionally substituted with        one or more lower alkyl;    -   R⁸ is hydrogen, lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or        more fluorine, or, when R⁸ is a C₂₋₆ alkyl, said alkyl may        optionally be substituted with one or more R²¹; cycloalkyl        optionally substituted with one or more R²¹, or heterocycloalkyl        optionally substituted with one or more R²¹;    -   each R¹¹, when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of fluoro, —OH, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted        lower alkoxy, —NH₂, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,        cycloalkylamino, heterocycloalkylamino, cycloalkyl optionally        substituted with one or more R¹², heterocycloalkyl optionally        substituted with one or more R¹³, aryl optionally substituted        with one or more R¹⁴, and heteroaryl optionally substituted with        one or more R¹⁵;    -   each R¹², when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of fluoro, lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower        alkyl, —OH, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted lower alkoxy, —NH₂,        mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino,        heterocycloalkylamino, —N(H)—C(O)—R²², —N(H)—S(O)₂—R²³,        C(O)—R²⁴, and S(O)₂—R²⁵;    -   each R¹³, when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of fluoro, —OH, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted        lower alkoxy, —NH₂, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,        cycloalkylamino, heterocycloalkylamino, —N(H)—C(O)—R²⁶,        —N(H)—S(O)₂—R²⁷, C(O)—R²⁸, S(O)₂—R²⁹, and lower alkyl optionally        substituted with one or more R³⁰;    -   each R¹⁴ and R¹⁵, when present, are independently selected from        the group consisting of fluoro, chloro, —OH, —NH₂, —CN, —NO₂,        —N(H)—C(O)—R³¹, —N(H)—S(O)₂—R³², C(O)—R³³, S(O)₂—R³⁴, lower        alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, fluoro        substituted lower alkoxy, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,        cycloalkylamino, heterocycloalkylamino, aryl optionally        substituted with one or more R³⁵, and heteroaryl optionally        substituted with one or more R³⁶;    -   each R¹⁶, when present, is independently fluoro, —OH, lower        alkoxy, —NH₂, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino,        or heterocycloalkylamino;    -   each R¹⁷, when present, is independently fluoro, —OH, lower        alkoxy, —NH₂, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino,        or heterocycloalkylamino;    -   each R¹⁸ and R²⁰, when present, are independently hydrogen,        lower alkyl or fluoro substituted lower alkyl;    -   each R¹⁹, R²², R²³, R²⁶, R²⁷, R³¹ and R³², when present, are        independently lower alkyl or fluoro substituted lower alkyl;    -   each R²¹, when present, is fluoro, —OH, lower alkoxy, —NH₂,        mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, or        heterocycloalkylamino;    -   each R²⁴, R²⁵, R²⁸, R²⁹, R³³, and R³⁴, when present, are        independently lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, —OH,        lower alkoxy, fluor substituted lower alkoxy, —NH₂,        mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, or        heterocycloalkylamino;    -   each R³⁰, when present, is independently fluoro, aryl optionally        substituted with one or more R³⁵ or heteroaryl optionally        substituted with one or more R³⁶; and    -   each R³⁵ and R³⁶, when present, are independently selected from        the group consisting of fluoro, chloro, —OH, —NH₂, —CN, —NO₂,        lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy,        fluoro substituted lower alkoxy, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,        cycloalkylamino, and heterocycloalkylamino

2. The compound of embodiment 1, wherein:

-   -   X is —N═ or —C(R⁵)═, wherein R⁵ is selected from the group        consisting of hydrogen, fluoro, chloro, —CN, lower alkyl and        lower alkoxy, wherein the lower alkyl or lower alkoxy is        optionally substituted with from one or three groups selected        from fluoro, —OH, lower alkoxy, —NH₂, mono-alkylamino,        di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, or heterocycloalkylamino;    -   Y is selected from the group consisting of fluoro, chloro,        bromo, iodo, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, haloalkyl, CN, —OH,        cycloalkyl, —OR⁸, and —N(R³)(R⁴); wherein:        -   R³ is hydrogen and R⁴ is selected from the group consisting            of (i) hydrogen, —OR⁸ and lower alkyl optionally substituted            with from one to three R¹¹; (ii) cycloalkyl or            cycloalkylalkyl, each of which is optionally substituted            with from one to three R¹²; (iii) heterocycloalkyl or            heterocycloalkylalkyl, each of which is optionally            substituted with from one to three R¹³; (iv) aryl or            arylalkyl, each of which is optionally substituted with from            one to three R¹⁴ optionally, wherein the two adjacent R¹⁴            groups on the aryl ring are taken together to form a 5 or            6-membered heterocyclic aromatic ring having from 1-4            heteroatoms selected from O or N; and (v) heteroaryl or            heteroarylalkyl, each of which is optionally substituted            with from one to three R¹⁵; or        -   R³ and R⁴ are both lower alkyl; or        -   R³ and R⁴ are combined with the nitrogen atom to which they            are attached to form a three to seven membered ring having            0-1 additional ring heteroatom selected from O, N or S,            wherein the nitrogen or sulfur atom is optionally oxidized;    -   R¹ is selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl,        haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, fluoro substituted lower alkyl,        cycloalkyl optionally substituted with from one to three R⁷,        heterocycloalkyl, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,        cycloalkylamino, heterocycloalkylamino, aryl optionally        substituted with from one to three R⁶ and heteroaryl optionally        substituted with one to three R⁷;    -   R² is hydrogen, fluoro, chloro, or lower alkyl optionally        substituted with from one to five fluorine atoms;    -   each R⁶, when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of fluoro, chloro, —CN, —NO₂, lower alkyl, fluoro        substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted lower        alkoxy, —C(O)—O—R¹⁵, —N(H)—C(O)—R¹⁶, and heteroaryl optionally        substituted with one or more lower alkyl; or two R⁵ on adjacent        carbons combine to form a fused heterocycloalkyl optionally        substituted with one or more lower alkyl;    -   each R⁷, when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower        alkoxy, —C(O)—O—R²⁰, and heteroaryl optionally substituted with        one or more lower alkyl;    -   R⁸ is hydrogen, lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or        more fluorine, or, when R⁸ is a C₂₋₆ alkyl, said alkyl may        optionally be substituted with one or more R²¹; cycloalkyl        optionally substituted with one or more R²¹, or heterocycloalkyl        optionally substituted with one or more R²¹;    -   each R¹¹, when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of fluoro, —OH, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted        lower alkoxy, —NH₂, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,        cycloalkylamino, heterocycloalkylamino, cycloalkyl optionally        substituted with one or more R¹², heterocycloalkyl optionally        substituted with one or more R¹³, aryl optionally substituted        with one or more R¹⁴, and heteroaryl optionally substituted with        one or more R¹⁵;    -   each R¹², when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of fluoro, lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower        alkyl, —OH, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted lower alkoxy, —NH₂,        mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino,        heterocycloalkylamino, —N(H)—C(O)—R²², —N(H)—S(O)₂—R²³,        C(O)—R²⁴, and S(O)₂—R²⁵;    -   each R¹³, when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of fluoro, —OH, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted        lower alkoxy, —NH₂, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,        cycloalkylamino, heterocycloalkylamino, —N(H)—C(O)—R²⁶,        —N(H)—S(O)₂—R²⁷, C(O)—R²⁸, S(O)₂—R²⁹, and lower alkyl optionally        substituted with one or more R³⁰;    -   each R¹⁴ and R¹⁵, when present, are independently selected from        the group consisting of fluoro, chloro, —OH, —NH₂, —CN, —NO₂,        —N(H)—C(O)—R³¹, —N(H)—S(O)₂—R³², C(O)—R³³, S(O)₂—R³⁴, lower        alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, fluoro        substituted lower alkoxy, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,        cycloalkylamino, heterocycloalkylamino, aryl optionally        substituted with one to three R³⁵, and heteroaryl optionally        substituted with one to three R³⁶;    -   each R¹⁸ and R²⁰, when present, are independently hydrogen,        lower alkyl or fluoro substituted lower alkyl;    -   each R¹⁹, R²², R²³, R²⁶, R²⁷, R³¹ and R³², when present, are        independently lower alkyl or fluoro substituted lower alkyl;    -   each R²¹, when present, is fluoro, —OH, lower alkoxy, —NH₂,        mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, or        heterocycloalkylamino;    -   each R²⁴, R²⁵, R²⁸, R²⁹, R³³, and R³⁴, when present, are        independently lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, —OH,        lower alkoxy, fluor substituted lower alkoxy, —NH₂,        mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, or        heterocycloalkylamino;    -   each R³⁰, when present, is independently fluoro, aryl optionally        substituted with one or more R³⁵ or heteroaryl optionally        substituted with one to three R³⁶; and    -   each R³⁵ and R³⁶, when present, are independently selected from        the group consisting of fluoro, chloro, —OH, —NH₂, —CN, —NO₂,        lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy,        fluoro substituted lower alkoxy, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,        cycloalkylamino, and heterocycloalkylamino

3. The compound of embodiment 1 or 2, having Formula II:

-   -   wherein:    -   R³⁷ is selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, fluoro        substituted lower alkyl, cycloalkyl, mono-alkylamino,        di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, heterocycloalkylamino, phenyl        optionally substituted with one or more R⁴¹ and heteroaryl        optionally substituted with one or more R⁴²;    -   R³⁸ is hydrogen, fluoro, chloro, or lower alkyl optionally        substituted with one or more fluorine;    -   R³⁹ and R⁴⁰ are each independently selected from the group        consisting of fluoro, chloro, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, lower alkoxy,        lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or more R⁴³, lower        alkenyl optionally substituted with C(O)—O—R⁴⁴, lower alkynyl        optionally substituted with lower alkyl optionally substituted        with one or more fluorine, or, on a non-alkynyl carbon thereof,        R⁴⁵, lower alkoxy optionally substituted with R⁴⁶,        mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino,        cycloalkylalkyl-NH—, heterocycloalkylamino and        heterocycloalkylalkyl-NH—;    -   each R⁴¹, when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of halogen, —CN, —NO₂, lower alkyl, fluoro        substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted lower        alkoxy, —C(O)—O—R⁴⁷, —N(H)—C(O)—R⁴⁸, and heteroaryl optionally        substituted with one or more lower alkyl; or two R⁴¹ on adjacent        carbons combine to form a fused heterocycloalkyl optionally        substituted with one or more lower alkyl;    -   each R⁴², when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower        alkoxy, fluoro substituted lower alkoxy, —C(O)—O—R⁴⁹, and        heteroaryl optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyl;    -   each R⁴³, when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of fluoro, —OH, lower alkoxy, mono-alkylamino,        di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, and heterocycloalkylamino;    -   each R⁴⁴, when present, is independently hydrogen or lower alkyl        optionally substituted with one or more fluorine;    -   each R⁴⁵, when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of —OH, lower alkoxy, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,        cycloalkylamino, and heterocycloalkylamino;    -   each R⁴⁶, when present, is independently selected from the group        consisting of —OH, lower alkoxy, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,        cycloalkylamino, and heterocycloalkylamino;    -   each R⁴⁷, when present, is independently hydrogen or lower alkyl        optionally substituted with one or more fluorine;    -   each R⁴⁸, when present, is independently lower alkyl optionally        substituted with one or more fluorine; and    -   each R⁴⁹, when present, is independently hydrogen or lower alkyl        optionally substituted with one or more fluorine.

4. The compound of embodiment 3, wherein R³⁷ is lower alkyl, fluorosubstituted lower alkyl or phenyl, optionally substituted with from1-3R⁴¹ groups.

5. The compound of embodiment 4, wherein R³⁷ is lower alkyl, fluorosubstituted lower alkyl or phenyl substituted with from 1-3 groupsselected from fluoro, chloro, —CN, —NO₂, lower alkyl, fluoro substitutedlower alkyl, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted lower alkoxy, —C(O)—O—R⁴⁷or —N(H)—C(O)—R⁴⁸.

6. The compound of embodiment 5, wherein R³⁷ is lower alkyl or phenylsubstituted with from 1-2 groups selected from fluoro, chloro, —CN,—NO₂, lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy orfluoro substituted lower alkoxy.

7. The compound of embodiment 3, wherein R³⁸ is H, —F or fluorosubstituted lower alkyl.

8. The compound of embodiment 3, wherein R³⁹ is fluoro, chloro, —CN,—OH, —NH₂, lower alkoxy, lower alkyl optionally substituted with one ormore R⁴³, cycloalkylamino, cycloalkylalkyl-NH—, heterocycloalkylaminoand heterocycloalkylalkyl-NH—.

9. The compound of embodiment 3, wherein R⁴⁰ is H, lower alkyloptionally substituted with one or more R⁴³, halogen, lower alkoxy orCN.

10. The compound of any of embodiments 3-9, wherein R³⁷ is lower alkylor phenyl optionally substituted with 1-2 members selected from CF₃ orhalogen.

11. The compound of embodiment 10, wherein R³⁷ is propyl,2-trifluoromethylphenyl, 3-trifluoromethylphenyl,4-trifluoromethylphenyl, 2-fluorophenyl, 3-fluorophenyl, 4-fluorophenylor 2,5-difluoro-substituted phenyl.

12. The compound of embodiment 11, wherein R³⁷ is propyl,4-trifluoromethylphenyl, 2-fluorophenyl, 3-fluorophenyl or2,5-difluoro-substituted phenyl.

13. The compound of any of embodiments 3-9, wherein R³⁸ is H, F or CF₃.

14. The compound of any of embodiments 3-9, wherein R³⁸ is F.

15. The compound of any of embodiments 3-9, wherein R³⁹ is fluoro,chloro, —CN, —OH, —NH₂, lower alkyl optionally substituted with fluoro,lower alkoxy, cycloalkylamino, cycloalkylalkyl-NH—,heterocycloalkylamino and heterocycloalkylalkyl-NH—.

16. The compound of embodiment 15, wherein R³⁹ is fluoro, chloro, —CN,—OH, —NH₂, CH₃, CH₃O—, CF₃, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl,cyclohexyl, cyclopropylmethyl, cyclobutylmethyl, cyclopentylmethyl,cyclohexylmethyl, cyclopropylamino, cyclobutylamino, cyclopentylamino,cyclohexylamino, cyclopropylmethylamino, cyclobutylmethylamino,cyclopentylmethylamino, cyclohexylmethylamino, 2-tetrahydrofuranylamino,3-tetrahydrofuranylamino or 4-tetrahydropyranylamino.

17. The compound of embodiment 1 or 2, having Formula III:

18. The compound of any of embodiments 1, 2 or 17, wherein X is selectedfrom the group consisting of —N═, —CH═, —C(CH₃)═, —C(OCH₃)═, —C(F)═,—C(CN)═, —C(CH₂OH)═ and —C(Cl)═.

19. The compound of any of embodiments 1, 2 or 17, wherein X is —N═,—CH═, —C(CH₃)═, —C(F)═ or —C(CN)═.

20. The compound of any of embodiments 1, 2 or 17, wherein X is —N═.

21. The compound of any of embodiments 1, 2 or 17, wherein Y is fluoro,chloro, bromo, iodo, lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, haloalkyl, CN, —OH,cycloalkyl, —OR⁸ or —NH(R⁴).

22. The compound of any of embodiments 1, 2 or 17, wherein Y is CH₃,ethyl, methoxy, ethyoxy, isobutyl, CN, OH, F, Cl, Br, I, NH₂, butyoxy,2-methylpropoxy, 4-tetrahydropyranyloxy, 2-tetrahyrofuranyloxy,3-tetrahyrofuranyloxy, alkoxyamino or HO—NH—.

23. The compound of embodiments 1 or 2, having Formula IIIa:

wherein Y¹ is lower alkyl optionally substituted with from one to threeR¹¹, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, aryl, arylalkyl, heterocycloalkyl,heterocycloalkylalkyl, heteroaryl or heteroarylalkyl, wherein:

(i) the cycloalkyl and cycloalkylalkyl are each optionally substitutedwith from one to three R¹²;

(ii) the heterocycloalkyl and heterocycloalkylalkyl are each optionallysubstituted with from one to three R¹³;

(iii) the aryl and arylalkyl are each optionally substituted with fromone to three R¹⁴ optionally, wherein the two adjacent R¹⁴ groups on thearyl ring are taken together to form a 5 or 6-membered hetero aromaticring having from 1-4 heteroatoms selected from O or N; and

(iv) the heteroaryl and heteroarylalkyl are each optionally substitutedwith from one to three R¹⁵.

24. The compound of embodiment 23, wherein Y¹ is selected from loweralkyl, halogen substituted lower alkyl, 2-hydroxyethyl,cyclopropylamino, cyclobutyl, cyclopropylmethyl, cyclobutylmethyl,cyclopentyl, cyclopentylmethyl, cyclohexylmethyl, cyclohexyl,2-oxetanyl, 2-oxetanylmethyl, 3-oxetanyl, 3-oxetanylmethyl,2-tetrahydrofuranyl, 3-tetrahydrofuranyl, 2-tetrahydropyranyl,3-tetrahydropyranyl, 4-tetrahydropyranyl, 2-tetrahydrofuranylmethyl,3-tetrahydrofuranylmethyl, 2-tetrahydropyranylmethyl,3-tetrahydropyranylmethyl, 4-tetrahydropyranylmethyl,1-methyl-2-aziridinyl, 1-methyl-2-aziridinylmethyl,1-methyl-2-azetidinyl, 1-methyl-2-azetidinylmethyl,1-methyl-3-azetidinyl, 1-methyl-3-azetidinylmethyl,1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinyl, 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinylmethyl,1-methyl-3-pyrrolidinyl, 1-methyl-3-pyrrolidinylmethyl,1-methyl-2-piperidinyl, 1-methyl-2-piperidinylmethyl,1-methyl-3-piperidinyl, 1-methyl-3-piperidinylmethyl,1-methyl-4-piperidinyl, 1-methyl-4-piperidinylmethyl,1-methylsulfonyl-2-piperidinyl, 1-methylsulfonyl-2-piperidinylmethyl,1-methylsulfonyl-3-piperidinyl, 1-methylsulfonyl-3-piperidinylmethyl,1-methylsulfonyl-4-piperidinyl, 1-methylsulfonyl-4-piperidinylmethyl,1,1-dioxo-4-thianyl, 1,1-dioxo-4-thianylmethyl, phenyl, 2-fluorophenyl,3-fluorophenyl, 4-fluorophenyl, 2-benzyl, 2-fluorobenzyl, 3fluorobenzyl, 4-fluorobenzyl, 2-pyridyl, 2-pyridylmethyl, 3-pyridyl,3-pyridylmethyl, 4-pyridyl, 4-pyridylmethyl, 2-chlorophenyl,3-chlorophenyl, 4-chlorophenyl, 2-dimethylaminophenyl,3-dimethylaminophenyl, 4-dimethylaminophenyl, 2-dimethylaminobenzyl,2-dimethylaminobenzyl, 3-dimethylaminobenzyl, 4-dimethylaminobenzyl,2-hydroxyphenyl, 3-hydroxyphenyl, 4-hydroxyphenyl, 2-hydroxybenzyl,3-hydroxybenzyl, 4-hydroxybenzyl, 2-carboxyphenyl, 3-carboxyphenyl,4-carboxyphenyl, 2-carboxybenzyl, 3-carboxybenzyl, 4-carboxybenzyl,2-methoxycarbonylphenyl, 3-methoxycarbonylphenyl,4-methoxycarbonylphenyl, 2-methoxycarbonylbenzyl,3-methoxycarbonylbenzyl, 4-methoxycarbonylbenzyl, 1-alkyl-4-pyrazolyl,1-alkyl-4-pyrazolylmethyl, 3-pyridazinyl, pyridazinylmethyl,4-pyridazinyl, 4-pyridazinylmethyl, triazolyl, triazolymethyl,tetrazolyl, tetrazolymethyl, 2,1,3,-benzoxadiazolyl,2,1,3-benzoxadiazol-5-yl, 2,1,3,-benzoxadiazolyl-methyl,2,1,3-benzoxadiazol-5-ylmethyl, 2,1,3,-benzothiadiazolyl,2,1,3-benzothiadiazol-5-yl, 2,1,3,-benzothiadiazolyl-methyl,2,1,3-benzothiadiazol-5-ylmethyl, 1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl,1H-1,2,4-triazol-5-methyl, 2-oxobenzimidazol-4-yl,2-oxobenzimidazol-4-methyl, 2-oxobenzimidazol-5-yl,2-oxobenzimidazol-5-methyl, 1,1,-dioxo-thiolan-3-yl,1,1-dioxothiolan-3-methyl, 3-(2-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-5-yl)phenyl,3-(2-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-5-yl)benzyl,3-(5-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrazol-1-yl)phenyl, 3-(1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)phenyl,3-(1,24-triazol-5-yl)benzyl, 3-3-methyl-4H-1,2,4-triazol-5-methyl or2-(3-methyl-4H-1,2,4-triazol-5-yl)ethyl.

25. The compound of any of embodiments 17-23 or 24, wherein R² is H orF.

26. The compound of any of embodiments 17-23 or 24, wherein R¹ is loweralkyl, cycloalkyl optionally substituted with 1-2 groups selected fromhalogen or lower alkyl, heterocycloalkyl, heteroaryl optionallysubstituted with lower alkyl or lower alkoxy, phenyl optionallysubstituted with 1-2 substitutents selected from lower alkyl, halogen,lower alkoxy, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy or CN.

27. The compound of embodiment 26, wherein R¹ is methyl, propyl,isobutyl, 2-methylpropyl, CF₃, CF₃CH₂—, CHF₂CH₂—, 4-trifluorophenyl,2-trifluorophenyl, 3-trifluorophenyl, 3,5-dimethylphenyl,4-propylphenyl, 3-fluoro-4-methoxyphenyl, 2-cyanophenyl, 3-cyanophenyl,4-cyanophenyl, 4-fluoro-3-methoxyphenyl, 2,5-difluorophenyl,2,6-difluorophenyl, 2,4-difluorophenyl, 2-pyridyl, 3-pyridyl,5-methoxy-2-pyridyl, 3-methoxy-2-pyridyl, 4-methoxy-2-pyridyl,6-methyl-2-pyridyl, 5-methyl-2-pyridyl, 4-methyl-2-pyridyl,3-methyl-2-pyridyl, dialkylamino, 1-pyrrolidinyl, 1-piperidinyl,4-morpholinyl, cycloprpyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl,4,4-difluorocyclohexyl, 1-methyl-4-pyrazolyl, 1-ethyl-4-pyrazolyl,1-methyl-3-pyrazolyl, 1-ethyl-3-pyrazolyl, 6-methyl-3-pyridyl,5-methyl-3-pyridyl, 4-methyl-3-pyridyl or 2-methyl-3-pyridyl.

28. The compound of embodiment 27, wherein R¹ is 2-fluorophenyl,3-fluorophenyl, 2,5-difluorophenyl or 4-lower alkyl-substituted phenyl,wherein lower alkyl is optionally substituted with one or more fluorine.

29. The compound of any of embodiments 17-22, wherein Y is —NR³R⁴,wherein R³ and R⁴ are combined with the nitrogen atom to which they areattached to form a three to seven membered ring having 0-1 additionalheteroatom selected from O, N or S, wherein the nitrogen and sulfuratoms are optionally oxidized.

30. The compound of embodiment 29, wherein Y is 1-aziridinyl,1-azetidinyl, 1-pyrrolidinyl, 1-piperidinyl, 1-morpholinyl or1-azepanyl.

31. A compound selected from the group consisting of:

-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1001),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-ethoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-1002),-   2-Methyl-propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1003),-   2-Methyl-propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1004),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1005),-   N-[3-(4-Ethoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1006),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1007),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-ethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1008),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-isopropyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1009),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-isopropyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1010),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1012),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isobutyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1014),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1015),-   N-[3-(4-Chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1016),-   6-Methoxy-pyridine-3-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1018),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-ethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1019),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-yloxy)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1021),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1022),-   N-[3-(4-Cyano-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1023),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-3,5-dimethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1025),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-3,5-dimethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1027),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1028),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1029),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1030),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-1033),-   N-[3-(4-Chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1034),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-3-fluoro-4-methoxy-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1036),-   N-[3-(4-Ethoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1038),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylmethoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1053),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1070),-   N-[3-(4-Chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1071),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1107),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylmethoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1181),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1182),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1183),-   N-[3-(4-Chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1184),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-2015),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2016),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-phenyl]-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2017), and any pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof

32. A composition comprising a compound of any of embodiments 1-31 and apharmaceutically acceptable excipient or carrier.

33. A pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of any ofembodiments 1-31 and another drug.

34. A kit comprising a compound according to any of embodiments 1-31 ora composition according to Embodiment 32 or 33.

35. A method for treating a Raf protein kinase mediated disease orcondition in a subject in need thereof, said method comprisingadministering to said subject an effective amount of a compoundaccording to any one of embodiments 1-31 or a composition of embodiments32 or 33.

36. A method for treating a Raf protein kinase mediated disease orcondition in a subject in need thereof, said method comprisingadministering to said subject an effective amount of a compoundaccording to any one of embodiments 1-31 and another drug or apharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof

37. The method of embodiment 35 or 36, wherein the disease or conditionis selected from the group consisting of multi-infarct dementia, headinjury, spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson'sdisease, seizures and epilepsy; neoplastic diseases including, but notlimited to, melanoma, glioma, glioblastoma multiforme, pilocyticastrocytoma sarcoma, carcinoma (e.g. gastrointestinal, liver, biliarytract, bile duct (cholangiocarcinoma), colorectal, lung, gallbladder,breast, pancreatic, thyroid, renal, ovarian, adrenocortical, prostate),lymphoma (e.g. histiocytic lymphoma) neurofibromatosis, gastrointestinalstromal tumors, acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome,leukemia, tumor angiogenesis, neuroendocrine tumors such as medullarythyroid cancer, carcinoid, small cell lung cancer, Kaposi's sarcoma, andpheochromocytoma; pain of neuropathic or inflammatory origin, including,but not limited to, acute pain, chronic pain, cancer-related pain, andmigraine; cardiovascular diseases including, but not limited to, heartfailure, ischemic stroke, cardiac hypertrophy, thrombosis (e.g.thrombotic microangiopathy syndromes), atherosclerosis, and reperfusioninjury; inflammation and/or proliferation including, but not limited to,psoriasis, eczema, arthritis and autoimmune diseases and conditions,osteoarthritis, endometriosis, scarring, vascular restenosis, fibroticdisorders, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD);immunodeficiency diseases, including, but not limited to, organtransplant rejection, graft versus host disease, and Kaposi's sarcomaassociated with HIV; renal, cystic, or prostatic diseases, including,but not limited to, diabetic nephropathy, polycystic kidney disease,nephrosclerosis, glomerulonephritis, prostate hyperplasia, polycysticliver disease, tuberous sclerosis, Von Hippel Lindau disease, medullarycystic kidney disease, nephronophthisis, and cystic fibrosis; metabolicdisorders, including, but not limited to, obesity; infection, including,but not limited to Helicobacter pylori, Hepatitis and Influenza viruses,fever, HIV and sepsis; pulmonary diseases including, but not limited to,chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and acute respiratorydistress syndrome (ARDS); genetic developmental diseases, including, butnot limited to, Noonan's syndrome Costello syndrome,(faciocutaneoskeletal syndrome), LEOPARD syndrome, cardio-faciocutaneoussyndrome (CFC), and neural crest syndrome abnormalities causingcardiovascular, skeletal, intestinal, skin, hair and endocrine diseases;and diseases associated with muscle regeneration or degeneration,including, but not limited to, sarcopenia, muscular dystrophies(including, but not limited to, Duchenne, Becker, Emery-Dreifuss,Limb-Girdle, Facioscapulohumeral, Myotonic, Oculopharyngeal, Distal andCongenital Muscular Dystrophies), motor neuron diseases (including, butnot limited to, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, infantile progressivespinal muscular atrophy, intermediate spinal muscular atrophy, juvenilespinal muscular atrophy, spinal bulbar muscular atrophy, and adultspinal muscular atrophy), inflammatory myopathies (including, but notlimited to, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, and inclusion body myositis),diseases of the neuromuscular junction (including, but not limited to,myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, and congenital myasthenicsyndrome), myopathies due to endocrine abnormalities (including, but notlimited to, hyperthyroid myopathy and hypothyroid myopathy) diseases ofperipheral nerve (including, but not limited to, Charcot-Marie-Toothdisease, Dejerine-Sottas disease, and Friedreich's ataxia), othermyopathies (including, but not limited to, myotonia congenita,paramyotonia congenita, central core disease, nemaline myopathy,myotubular myopathy, and periodic paralysis), and metabolic diseases ofmuscle (including, but not limited to, phosphorylase deficiency, acidmaltase deficiency, phosphofructokinase deficiency, debrancher enzymedeficiency, mitochondrial myopathy, carnitine deficiency, carnitinepalmatyl transferase deficiency, phosphoglycerate kinase deficiency,phosphoglycerate mutase deficiency, lactate dehydrogenase deficiency,and myoadenylate deaminase deficiency).

38. The method of embodiment 37 wherein the disease or condition isselected from the group consisting of melanoma, glioma, glioblastomamultiforme, pilocytic astrocytoma, colorectal cancer, thyroid cancer,lung cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, liver cancer, gallbladdercancer, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, biliary tract cancer,testicular cancer, and cholangiocarcinoma.

39. A method for preparing a compound of Formula I according toembodiment 1

said method comprising:

contacting a compound of Formula IVc:

with a compound of Formula V:

under conditions sufficient to form the compound of Formula I, wherein:

X¹ is a halogen.

40. The method of embodiment 39, wherein X is —N═, —CH═, —C(CH₃)═,—C(OCH₃)═, —C(F)═, —C(CN)═, —C(CH₂OH)═ or —C(Cl)═.

41. Use of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31 or acomposition according to any one of Embodiments 32 or 33 for thepreparation of a medicament for treating any Raf protein kinase mediateddisease or condition in a subject in need thereof

42. A compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31 or a compositionaccording to any one of Embodiments 32 or 33 for use in treating of aRaf protein kinase mediated disease or condition in a subject in needthereof

43. A method for treating one or more indications selected from thegroup consisting of melanoma, glioma, glioblastoma multiforme, pilocyticastrocytoma, colorectal cancer, thyroid cancer, lung cancer, ovariancancer, prostate cancer, liver cancer, gallbladder cancer,gastrointestinal stromal tumors, biliary tract cancer, testicularcancer, and cholangiocarcinoma in a subject in need thereof, said methodcomprising administering to said subject an effective amount of acompound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compound listed onTable I or Table II, or an effective amount of a composition accordingto any one of Embodiments 32 or 33.

44. Use of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, acompound listed on Table I or Table II, or a composition according toany one of Embodiments 32 or 33 for the preparation of a medicament fortreating one or more indications selected from the group consisting ofmelanoma, glioma, glioblastoma multiforme, pilocytic astrocytoma,colorectal cancer, thyroid cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, prostatecancer, liver cancer, gallbladder cancer, gastrointestinal stromaltumors, biliary tract cancer, testicular cancer, and cholangiocarcinomain a subject in need thereof

45. A compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or a composition according to any one ofEmbodiments 32 or 33 for the treatment of one or more indicationsselected from the group consisting of melanoma, glioma, glioblastomamultiforme, pilocytic astrocytoma, colorectal cancer, thyroid cancer,lung cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, liver cancer, gallbladdercancer, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, biliary tract cancer,testicular cancer, and cholangiocarcinoma in a subject in need thereof

46. A method for treating melanoma in a subject in need thereof, saidmethod comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of acompound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compound listed onTable I or Table II, or an effective amount of a composition accordingto any one of Embodiments 32 or 33.

47. Use of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, acompound listed on Table I or Table II, or a composition according toany one of Embodiments 32 or 33 for the preparation of a medicament fortreating melanoma in a subject in need thereof

48. A compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or a composition according to any one ofEmbodiments 32 or 33 for the treatment melanoma in a subject in needthereof

49. A method for treating glioma in a subject in need thereof, saidmethod comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of acompound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compound listed onTable I or Table II, or an effective amount of a composition accordingto any one of Embodiments 32 or 33.

50. Use of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, acompound listed on Table I or Table II, or a composition according toany one of Embodiments 32 or 33 for the preparation of a medicament fortreating glioma in a subject in need thereof

51. A compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or a composition according to any one ofEmbodiments 32 or 33 for glioma in a subject in need thereof.

52. A method for treating glioblastoma multiforme in a subject in needthereof, said method comprising administering to said subject aneffective amount of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31,a compound listed on Table I or Table II, or an effective amount of acomposition according to any one of Embodiments 32 or 33.

53. Use of a compound according to any one of 1-31, a compound listed onTable I or Table II, or a composition according to any one ofEmbodiments 32 or 33 for the preparation of a medicament for treatingglioblastoma multiforme in a subject in need thereof

54. A compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or a composition according to any one ofEmbodiments 32 or 33 for the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme in asubject in need thereof

55. A method for treating pilocytic astrocytoma, said method comprisingadministering to said subject an effective amount of a compoundaccording to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compound listed on Table Ior Table II, or an effective amount of a composition according to anyone of Embodiments 32 or 33.

56. Use of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, acompound listed on Table I or Table II, or a composition according toany one of Embodiments 32 or 33 for the preparation of a medicament fortreating pilocytic astrocytoma in a subject in need thereof

57. A compound according to any one of Embodiments 11-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or a composition according to any one ofEmbodiments 32 or 33 for the treatment of pilocytic astrocytoma in asubject in need thereof

58. A method for treating colorectal cancer comprising administering tosaid subject an effective amount of a compound according to any one ofEmbodiments 1-31, a compound listed on Table I or Table II, or aneffective amount of a composition according to any one of Embodiments 32or 33.

59. Use of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, acompound listed on Table I or Table II, or a composition according toany one of Embodiments 32 or 33 for the preparation of a medicament fortreating colorectal cancer in a subject in need thereof.

60. A compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or a composition according to any one ofEmbodiments 32 or 33 for the treatment of colorectal cancer in a subjectin need thereof

61. A method for treating thyroid cancer in a subject in need thereof,said method comprising administering to said subject an effective amountof a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or an effective amount of a compositionaccording to any one of Embodiments 32 or 33.

62. Use of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, acompound listed on Table I or Table II, or a composition according toany one of Embodiments 32 or 33 for the preparation of a medicament fortreating thyroid cancer in a subject in need thereof

63. A compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or a composition according to any one ofEmbodiments 32 or 33 for the treatment of thyroid cancer in a subject inneed thereof

64. A method for treating, lung cancer in a subject in need thereof,said method comprising administering to said subject an effective amountof a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or an effective amount of a compositionaccording to any one of Embodiments 32 or 33.

65. Use of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, acompound listed on Table I or Table II, or a composition according toany one of Embodiments 32 or 33 for the preparation of a medicament fortreating lung cancer in a subject in need thereof

66. A compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or a composition according to any one ofEmbodiments 32 or 33 for the treatment of lung cancer in a subject inneed thereof

67. A method for treating ovarian cancer in a subject in need thereof,said method comprising administering to said subject an effective amountof a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or an effective amount of a compositionaccording to any one of Embodiments 32 or 33.

68. Use of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, acompound listed on Table I or Table II, or a composition according toany one of Embodiments 32 or 33 for the preparation of a medicament fortreating ovarian cancer in a subject in need thereof

69. A compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or a composition according to any one ofEmbodiments 32 or 33 for the treatment of ovarian cancer in a subject inneed thereof

70. A method for treating prostate cancer in a subject in need thereof,said method comprising administering to said subject an effective amountof a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or an effective amount of a compositionaccording to any one of Embodiments 32 or 33.

71. Use of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, acompound listed on Table I or Table II, or a composition according toany one of Embodiments 32 or 33 for the preparation of a medicament fortreating prostate cancer in a subject in need thereof

72. A compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or a composition according to any one ofEmbodiments 32 or 33 for the treatment of prostate cancer in a subjectin need thereof

73. A method for treating liver cancer in a subject in need thereof,said method comprising administering to said subject an effective amountof a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or an effective amount of a compositionaccording to any one of Embodiments 32 or 33.

74. Use of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, acompound listed on Table I or Table II, or a composition according toany one of Embodiments 32 or 33 for the preparation of a medicament fortreating liver cancer in a subject in need thereof

75. A compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or a composition according to any one ofEmbodiments 32 or 33 for the treatment of liver cancer in a subject inneed thereof

76. A method for treating gallbladder cancer in a subject in needthereof, said method comprising administering to said subject aneffective amount of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31,a compound listed on Table I or Table II, or an effective amount of acomposition according to any one of Embodiments 32 or 33.

77. Use of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, acompound listed on Table I or Table II, or a composition according toany one of Embodiments 32 or 33 for the preparation of a medicament fortreating gallbladder cancer in a subject in need thereof

78. A compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or a composition according to any one ofEmbodiments 32 or 33 for the treatment of gallbladder cancer in asubject in need thereof

79. A method for treating gastrointestinal stromal tumors in a subjectin need thereof, said method comprising administering to said subject aneffective amount of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31,a compound listed on Table I or Table II, or an effective amount of acomposition according to any one of Embodiments 32 or 33.

80. Use of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, acompound listed on Table I or Table II, or a composition according toany one of Embodiments 32 or 33 for the preparation of a medicament fortreating gastrointestinal stromal tumors in a subject in need thereof

81. A compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or a composition according to any one ofEmbodiments 32 or 33 for the treatment of gastrointestinal stromaltumors in a subject in need thereof

82. A method for treating biliary tract cancer in a subject in needthereof, said method comprising administering to said subject aneffective amount of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31,a compound listed on Table I or Table II, or an effective amount of acomposition according to any one of Embodiments 32 or 33.

83. Use of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, acompound listed on Table I or Table II, or a composition according toany one of Embodiments 32 or 33 for the preparation of a medicament fortreating biliary tract cancer in a subject in need thereof

84. A compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or a composition according to any one ofEmbodiments 32 or 33 for the treatment of biliary tract cancer in asubject in need thereof.

85. A method for treating cholangiocarcinoma in a subject in needthereof, said method comprising administering to said subject aneffective amount of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31,a compound listed on Table I or Table II, or an effective amount of acomposition according to any one of Embodiments 32 or 33.

86. Use of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, acompound listed on Table I or Table II, or a composition according toany one of Embodiments 32 or 33 for the preparation of a medicament fortreating cholangiocarcinoma in a subject in need thereof

87. A compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or a composition according to any one ofEmbodiments 32 or 33 for the treatment of cholangiocarcinoma in asubject in need thereof

88. A method for treating one or more indications selected from thegroup consisting of acute pain, chronic pain, and polycystic kindneydisease in a subject in need thereof, said method comprisingadministering to said subject an effective amount of a compoundaccording to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compound listed on Table Ior Table II, or an effective amount of a composition according to anyone of Embodiments 32 or 33.

89. Use of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, acompound listed on Table I or Table II, or a composition according toany one of Embodiments 32 or 33 for the preparation of a medicament fortreating one or more indications selected from the group consisting ofacute pain, chronic pain, and polycystic kindney disease in a subject inneed thereof

90. A compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or a composition according to any one ofEmbodiments 32 or 33 for the treatment of one or more indicationsselected from the group consisting of acute pain, chronic pain, andpolycystic kindney disease in a subject in need thereof

91. A method for treating acute pain in a subject in need thereof, saidmethod comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of acompound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compound listed onTable I or Table II, or an effective amount of a composition accordingto any one of Embodiments 32 or 33.

92. Use of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, acompound listed on Table I or Table II, or a composition according toany one of Embodiments 32 or 33 for the preparation of a medicament fortreating acute pain in a subject in need thereof

93. A compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or a composition according to any one ofEmbodiments 32 or 33 for the treatment of acute pain in a subject inneed thereof

94. A method for treating chronic pain in a subject in need thereof,said method comprising administering to said subject an effective amountof a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or an effective amount of a compositionaccording to any one of Embodiments 32 or 33.

95. Use of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, acompound listed on Table I or Table II, or a composition according toany one of Embodiments 32 or 33 for the preparation of a medicament fortreating chronic pain in a subject in need thereof

96. A compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or a composition according to any one ofEmbodiments 32 or 33 for the treatment of chronic pain in a subject inneed thereof

97. A method for treating polycystic kindney disease in a subject inneed thereof, said method comprising administering to said subject aneffective amount of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31,a compound listed on Table I or Table II, or an effective amount of acomposition according to any one of Embodiments 32 or 33.

98. Use of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, acompound listed on Table I or Table II, or a composition according toany one of Embodiments 32 or 33 for the preparation of a medicament fortreating polycystic kindney disease in a subject in need thereof

99. A compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or a composition according to any one ofEmbodiments 32 or 33 for the treatment of polycystic kindney disease ina subject in need thereof

100. A method for treating one or more indications selected from thegroup consisting of multi-infarct dementia, head injury, spinal cordinjury, Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease, seizures andepilepsy; neoplastic diseases including, but not limited to, melanoma,glioma, glioblastoma multiforme, pilocytic astrocytoma sarcoma,carcinoma (e.g. gastrointestinal, liver, biliary tract, bile duct(cholangiocarcinoma), colorectal, lung, gallbladder, breast, pancreatic,thyroid, renal, ovarian, adrenocortical, prostate), lymphoma (e.g.histiocytic lymphoma) neurofibromatosis, gastrointestinal stromaltumors, acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, leukemia,tumor angiogenesis, neuroendocrine tumors such as medullary thyroidcancer, carcinoid, small cell lung cancer, Kaposi's sarcoma, andpheochromocytoma; pain of neuropathic or inflammatory origin, including,but not limited to, acute pain, chronic pain, cancer-related pain, andmigraine; cardiovascular diseases including, but not limited to, heartfailure, ischemic stroke, cardiac hypertrophy, thrombosis (e.g.thrombotic microangiopathy syndromes), atherosclerosis, and reperfusioninjury; inflammation and/or proliferation including, but not limited to,psoriasis, eczema, arthritis and autoimmune diseases and conditions,osteoarthritis, endometriosis, scarring, vascular restenosis, fibroticdisorders, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD);immunodeficiency diseases, including, but not limited to, organtransplant rejection, graft versus host disease, and Kaposi's sarcomaassociated with HIV; renal, cystic, or prostatic diseases, including,but not limited to, diabetic nephropathy, polycystic kidney disease,nephrosclerosis, glomerulonephritis, prostate hyperplasia, polycysticliver disease, tuberous sclerosis, Von Hippel Lindau disease, medullarycystic kidney disease, nephronophthisis, and cystic fibrosis; metabolicdisorders, including, but not limited to, obesity; infection, including,but not limited to Helicobacter pylori, Hepatitis and Influenza viruses,fever, HIV and sepsis; pulmonary diseases including, but not limited to,chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and acute respiratorydistress syndrome (ARDS); genetic developmental diseases, including, butnot limited to, Noonan's syndrome Costello syndrome,(faciocutaneoskeletal syndrome), LEOPARD syndrome, cardio-faciocutaneoussyndrome (CFC), and neural crest syndrome abnormalities causingcardiovascular, skeletal, intestinal, skin, hair and endocrine diseases;and diseases associated with muscle regeneration or degeneration,including, but not limited to, sarcopenia, muscular dystrophies(including, but not limited to, Duchenne, Becker, Emery-Dreifuss,Limb-Girdle, Facioscapulohumeral, Myotonic, Oculopharyngeal, Distal andCongenital Muscular Dystrophies), motor neuron diseases (including, butnot limited to, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, infantile progressivespinal muscular atrophy, intermediate spinal muscular atrophy, juvenilespinal muscular atrophy, spinal bulbar muscular atrophy, and adultspinal muscular atrophy), inflammatory myopathies (including, but notlimited to, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, and inclusion body myositis),diseases of the neuromuscular junction (including, but not limited to,myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, and congenital myasthenicsyndrome), myopathies due to endocrine abnormalities (including, but notlimited to, hyperthyroid myopathy and hypothyroid myopathy) diseases ofperipheral nerve (including, but not limited to, Charcot-Marie-Toothdisease, Dejerine-Sottas disease, and Friedreich's ataxia), othermyopathies (including, but not limited to, myotonia congenita,paramyotonia congenita, central core disease, nemaline myopathy,myotubular myopathy, and periodic paralysis), and metabolic diseases ofmuscle (including, but not limited to, phosphorylase deficiency, acidmaltase deficiency, phosphofructokinase deficiency, debrancher enzymedeficiency, mitochondrial myopathy, carnitine deficiency, carnitinepalmatyl transferase deficiency, phosphoglycerate kinase deficiency,phosphoglycerate mutase deficiency, lactate dehydrogenase deficiency,and myoadenylate deaminase deficiency) in a subject in need thereof,said method comprising administering to said subject an effective amountof a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or an effective amount of a compositionaccording to any one of Embodiments 32 or 33.

101. Use of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, acompound listed on Table I or Table II, or a composition according toany one of Embodiments 32 or 33 for the preparation of a medicament fortreating one or more indications selected from the group consisting ofmulti-infarct dementia, head injury, spinal cord injury, Alzheimer'sdisease (AD), Parkinson's disease, seizures and epilepsy; neoplasticdiseases including, but not limited to, melanoma, glioma, glioblastomamultiforme, pilocytic astrocytoma sarcoma, carcinoma (e.g.gastrointestinal, liver, biliary tract, bile duct (cholangiocarcinoma),colorectal, lung, gallbladder, breast, pancreatic, thyroid, renal,ovarian, adrenocortical, prostate), lymphoma (e.g. histiocytic lymphoma)neurofibromatosis, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, acute myeloidleukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, leukemia, tumor angiogenesis,neuroendocrine tumors such as medullary thyroid cancer, carcinoid, smallcell lung cancer, Kaposi's sarcoma, and pheochromocytoma; pain ofneuropathic or inflammatory origin, including, but not limited to, acutepain, chronic pain, cancer-related pain, and migraine; cardiovasculardiseases including, but not limited to, heart failure, ischemic stroke,cardiac hypertrophy, thrombosis (e.g. thrombotic microangiopathysyndromes), atherosclerosis, and reperfusion injury; inflammation and/orproliferation including, but not limited to, psoriasis, eczema,arthritis and autoimmune diseases and conditions, osteoarthritis,endometriosis, scarring, vascular restenosis, fibrotic disorders,rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); immunodeficiencydiseases, including, but not limited to, organ transplant rejection,graft versus host disease, and Kaposi's sarcoma associated with HIV;renal, cystic, or prostatic diseases, including, but not limited to,diabetic nephropathy, polycystic kidney disease, nephrosclerosis,glomerulonephritis, prostate hyperplasia, polycystic liver disease,tuberous sclerosis, Von Hippel Lindau disease, medullary cystic kidneydisease, nephronophthisis, and cystic fibrosis; metabolic disorders,including, but not limited to, obesity; infection, including, but notlimited to Helicobacter pylori, Hepatitis and Influenza viruses, fever,HIV and sepsis; pulmonary diseases including, but not limited to,chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and acute respiratorydistress syndrome (ARDS); genetic developmental diseases, including, butnot limited to, Noonan's syndrome, Costello syndrome,(faciocutaneoskeletal syndrome), LEOPARD syndrome, cardio-faciocutaneoussyndrome (CFC), and neural crest syndrome abnormalities causingcardiovascular, skeletal, intestinal, skin, hair and endocrine diseases;and diseases associated with muscle regeneration or degeneration,including, but not limited to, sarcopenia, muscular dystrophies(including, but not limited to, Duchenne, Becker, Emery-Dreifuss,Limb-Girdle, Facioscapulohumeral, Myotonic, Oculopharyngeal, Distal andCongenital Muscular Dystrophies), motor neuron diseases (including, butnot limited to, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, infantile progressivespinal muscular atrophy, intermediate spinal muscular atrophy, juvenilespinal muscular atrophy, spinal bulbar muscular atrophy, and adultspinal muscular atrophy), inflammatory myopathies (including, but notlimited to, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, and inclusion body myositis),diseases of the neuromuscular junction (including, but not limited to,myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, and congenital myasthenicsyndrome), myopathies due to endocrine abnormalities (including, but notlimited to, hyperthyroid myopathy and hypothyroid myopathy) diseases ofperipheral nerve (including, but not limited to, Charcot-Marie-Toothdisease, Dejerine-Sottas disease, and Friedreich's ataxia), othermyopathies (including, but not limited to, myotonia congenita,paramyotonia congenita, central core disease, nemaline myopathy,myotubular myopathy, and periodic paralysis), and metabolic diseases ofmuscle (including, but not limited to, phosphorylase deficiency, acidmaltase deficiency, phosphofructokinase deficiency, debrancher enzymedeficiency, mitochondrial myopathy, carnitine deficiency, carnitinepalmatyl transferase deficiency, phosphoglycerate kinase deficiency,phosphoglycerate mutase deficiency, lactate dehydrogenase deficiency,and myoadenylate deaminase deficiency) in a subject in need thereof.

102. A compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or a composition according to any one ofEmbodiments 32 or 33 for the treatment of one or more indicationsselected from the group consisting of multi-infarct dementia, headinjury, spinal cord injury, Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson'sdisease, seizures and epilepsy; neoplastic diseases including, but notlimited to, melanoma, glioma, glioblastoma multiforme, pilocyticastrocytoma sarcoma, carcinoma (e.g. gastrointestinal, liver, biliarytract, bile duct (cholangiocarcinoma), colorectal, lung, gallbladder,breast, pancreatic, thyroid, renal, ovarian, adrenocortical, prostate),lymphoma (e.g. histiocytic lymphoma) neurofibromatosis, gastrointestinalstromal tumors, acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome,leukemia, tumor angiogenesis, neuroendocrine tumors such as medullarythyroid cancer, carcinoid, small cell lung cancer, Kaposi's sarcoma, andpheochromocytoma; pain of neuropathic or inflammatory origin, including,but not limited to, acute pain, chronic pain, cancer-related pain, andmigraine; cardiovascular diseases including, but not limited to, heartfailure, ischemic stroke, cardiac hypertrophy, thrombosis (e.g.thrombotic microangiopathy syndromes), atherosclerosis, and reperfusioninjury; inflammation and/or proliferation including, but not limited to,psoriasis, eczema, arthritis and autoimmune diseases and conditions,osteoarthritis, endometriosis, scarring, vascular restenosis, fibroticdisorders, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD);immunodeficiency diseases, including, but not limited to, organtransplant rejection, graft versus host disease, and Kaposi's sarcomaassociated with HIV; renal, cystic, or prostatic diseases, including,but not limited to, diabetic nephropathy, polycystic kidney disease,nephrosclerosis, glomerulonephritis, prostate hyperplasia, polycysticliver disease, tuberous sclerosis, Von Hippel Lindau disease, medullarycystic kidney disease, nephronophthisis, and cystic fibrosis; metabolicdisorders, including, but not limited to, obesity; infection, including,but not limited to Helicobacter pylori, Hepatitis and Influenza viruses,fever, HIV and sepsis; pulmonary diseases including, but not limited to,chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and acute respiratorydistress syndrome (ARDS); genetic developmental diseases, including, butnot limited to, Noonan's syndrome, Costello syndrome,(faciocutaneoskeletal syndrome), LEOPARD syndrome, cardio-faciocutaneoussyndrome (CFC), and neural crest syndrome abnormalities causingcardiovascular, skeletal, intestinal, skin, hair and endocrine diseases;and diseases associated with muscle regeneration or degeneration,including, but not limited to, sarcopenia, muscular dystrophies(including, but not limited to, Duchenne, Becker, Emery-Dreifuss,Limb-Girdle, Facioscapulohumeral, Myotonic, Oculopharyngeal, Distal andCongenital Muscular Dystrophies), motor neuron diseases (including, butnot limited to, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, infantile progressivespinal muscular atrophy, intermediate spinal muscular atrophy, juvenilespinal muscular atrophy, spinal bulbar muscular atrophy, and adultspinal muscular atrophy), inflammatory myopathies (including, but notlimited to, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, and inclusion body myositis),diseases of the neuromuscular junction (including, but not limited to,myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, and congenital myasthenicsyndrome), myopathies due to endocrine abnormalities (including, but notlimited to, hyperthyroid myopathy and hypothyroid myopathy) diseases ofperipheral nerve (including, but not limited to, Charcot-Marie-Toothdisease, Dejerine-Sottas disease, and Friedreich's ataxia), othermyopathies (including, but not limited to, myotonia congenita,paramyotonia congenita, central core disease, nemaline myopathy,myotubular myopathy, and periodic paralysis), and metabolic diseases ofmuscle (including, but not limited to, phosphorylase deficiency, acidmaltase deficiency, phosphofructokinase deficiency, debrancher enzymedeficiency, mitochondrial myopathy, carnitine deficiency, carnitinepalmatyl transferase deficiency, phosphoglycerate kinase deficiency,phosphoglycerate mutase deficiency, lactate dehydrogenase deficiency,and myoadenylate deaminase deficiency) in a subject in need thereof

103. A method for treating testicular cancer in a subject in needthereof, said method comprising administering to said subject aneffective amount of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31,a compound listed on Table I or Table II, or an effective amount of acomposition according to any one of Embodiments 32 or 33.

104. Use of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, acompound listed on Table I or Table II, or a composition according toany one of Embodiments 32 or 33 for the preparation of a medicament fortreating testicular cancer in a subject in need thereof

105. A compound according to any one of Embodiments 11-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or a composition according to any one ofEmbodiments 32 or 33 for the treatment of testicular cancer in a subjectin need thereof

106. A method for treating Noonan's syndrome in a subject in needthereof, said method comprising administering to said subject aneffective amount of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31,a compound listed on Table I or Table II, or an effective amount of acomposition according to any one of Embodiments 32 or 33.

107. Use of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, acompound listed on Table I or Table II, or a composition according toany one of Embodiments 32 or 33 for the preparation of a medicament fortreating Noonan's syndrome in a subject in need thereof

108. A compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or a composition according to any one ofEmbodiments 32 or 33 for the treatment of Noonan's syndrome in a subjectin need thereof

109. A method for treating cardio-faciocutaneous syndrome (CFC) in asubject in need thereof, said method comprising administering to saidsubject an effective amount of a compound according to any one ofEmbodiments 1-31, a compound listed on Table I or Table II, or aneffective amount of a composition according to any one of Embodiments 32or 33.

110. Use of a compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, acompound listed on Table I or Table II, or a composition according toany one of Embodiments 32 or 33 for the preparation of a medicament fortreating cardio-faciocutaneous syndrome (CFC) in a subject in needthereof

111. A compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or a composition according to any one ofEmbodiments 32 or 33 for the treatment of cardio-faciocutaneous syndrome(CFC) in a subject in need thereof

112. A compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or a composition according to any one ofEmbodiments 32 or 33 wherein said compound is a pan Raf inhibitor.

113. A compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or a composition according to any one ofEmbodiments 32 or 33 wherein said compound is a Ras activity inhibitor.

114. A compound according to any one of Embodiments 1-31, a compoundlisted on Table I or Table II, or a composition according to any one ofEmbodiments 32 or 33 wherein said compound is a pan Raf inhibitor and aRas activity inhibitor.

115. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of a mutantRas cell line with an IC₅₀ of less than 1 μM.

116. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of a mutantRas cell line with an IC₅₀ of less than 100 nM.

117. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of a mutantRas cell line with an IC₅₀ of less than 20 nM.

118. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of a mutantRas cell line with an IC₅₀ of less than 1 nM.

119. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of a mutantRas cell line with an IC₅₀ of less than 1 μM and wherein said compoundis a pan Raf inhibitor having an IC₅₀ of less than 500 nM in activityassays for each of B-Raf, c-Raf-1 and B-Raf V600E protein kinases.

120. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of a mutantRas cell line with an IC₅₀ of less than 100 nM and wherein said compoundis a pan Raf inhibitor having an IC₅₀ of less than 500 nM in activityassays for each of B-Raf, c-Raf-1 and B-Raf V600E protein kinases.

121. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of a mutantRas cell line with an IC₅₀ of less than 20 nM and wherein said compoundis a pan Raf inhibitor having an IC₅₀ of less than 500 nM in activityassays for each of B-Raf, c-Raf-1 and B-Raf V600E protein kinases.

122. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of a mutantRas cell line with an IC₅₀ of less than 1 nM and wherein said compoundis a pan Raf inhibitor having an IC₅₀ of less than 500 nM in activityassays for each of B-Raf, c-Raf-1 and B-Raf V600E protein kinases.

123. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of a N-Rasmutant cell line with an IC₅₀ of less than 1 μM.

124. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of a N-Rasmutant cell line with an IC₅₀ of less than 100 nM.

125. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of a N-Rasmutant cell line with an IC₅₀ of less than 20 nM.

126. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of a N-Rasmutant cell line with an IC₅₀ of less than 1 nM.

127. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of a N-Rasmutant cell line with an IC₅₀ of less than 1 μM and wherein saidcompound is a pan Raf inhibitor having an IC₅₀ of less than 500 nM inactivity assays for each of B-Raf, c-Raf-1 and B-Raf V600E proteinkinases.

128. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of a a N-Rasmutant cell line with an IC₅₀ of less than 100 nM and wherein saidcompound is a pan Raf inhibitor having an IC₅₀ of less than 500 nM inactivity assays for each of B-Raf, c-Raf-1 and B-Raf V600E proteinkinases.

129. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of a a N-Rasmutant cell line with an IC₅₀ of less than 20 nM and wherein saidcompound is a pan Raf inhibitor having an IC₅₀ of less than 500 nM inactivity assays for each of B-Raf, c-Raf-1 and B-Raf V600E proteinkinases.

120. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of a a N-Rasmutant cell line with an IC₅₀ of less than 1 nM and wherein saidcompound is a pan Raf inhibitor having an IC₅₀ of less than 500 nM inactivity assays for each of B-Raf, c-Raf-1 and B-Raf V600E proteinkinases.

121. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of a mutantRas cell line selected from the group consisting of M244, M202, M207,SK-MEL-2, SK-MEL-173, and IPC298 with an IC₅₀ of less than 1 μM.

122. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of a mutantRas cell line selected from the group consisting of M244, M202, M207,SK-MEL-2, SK-MEL-173, and IPC298 with an IC₅₀ of less than 100 nM.

123. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of a mutantRas cell line selected from the group consisting of M244, M202, M207,SK-MEL-2, SK-MEL-173, and IPC298 with an IC₅₀ of less than 20 nM.

124. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of a mutantRas cell line selected from the group consisting of M244, M202, M207,SK-MEL-2, SK-MEL-173, and IPC298 with an IC₅₀ of less than 1 nM.

125. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of a mutantRas cell line selected from the group consisting of M244, M202, M207,SK-MEL-2, SK-MEL-173, and IPC298 with an IC₅₀ of less than 1 μM andwherein said compound is a pan Raf inhibitor having an IC₅₀ of less than500 nM in activity assays for each of B-Raf, c-Raf-1 and B-Raf V600Eprotein kinases.

126. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of a mutantRas cell line selected from the group consisting of M244, M202, M207,SK-MEL-2, SK-MEL-173, and IPC298 with an IC₅₀ of less than 100 nM andwherein said compound is a pan Raf inhibitor having an IC₅₀ of less than500 nM in activity assays for each of B-Raf, c-Raf-1 and B-Raf V600Eprotein kinases.

127. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of a mutantRas cell line selected from the group consisting of M244, M202, M207,SK-MEL-2, SK-MEL-173, and IPC298 with an IC₅₀ of less than 20 nM andwherein said compound is a pan Raf inhibitor having an IC₅₀ of less than500 nM in activity assays for each of B-Raf, c-Raf-1 and B-Raf V600Eprotein kinases.

128. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of a mutantRas cell line selected from the group consisting of M244, M202, M207,SK-MEL-2, SK-MEL-173, and IPC298 with an IC₅₀ of less than 1 nM andwherein said compound is a pan Raf inhibitor having an IC₅₀ of less than500 nM in activity assays for each of B-Raf, c-Raf-1 and B-Raf V600Eprotein kinases.

129. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of IPC298cells with an IC₅₀ of less than 1 μM.

130. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of IPC298cells with an IC₅₀ of less than 100 nM.

131. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of IPC298cells with an IC₅₀ of less than 20 nM.

132. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of IPC298cells with an IC₅₀ of less than 1 nM.

133. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of IPC298cells with an IC₅₀ of less than 1 μM and wherein said compound is a panRaf inhibitor having an IC₅₀ of less than 500 nM in activity assays foreach of B-Raf, c-Raf-1 and B-Raf V600E protein kinases.

134. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of IPC298cells with an IC₅₀ of less than 100 nM and wherein said compound is apan Raf inhibitor having an IC₅₀ of less than 500 nM in activity assaysfor each of B-Raf, c-Raf-1 and B-Raf V600E protein kinases.

135. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of IPC298cells with an IC₅₀ of less than 20 nM and wherein said compound is a panRaf inhibitor having an IC₅₀ of less than 500 nM in activity assays foreach of B-Raf, c-Raf-1 and B-Raf V600E protein kinases.

136. A compound or composition according to any one of the preceedingembodiments, wherein said compound inhibits proliferation of IPC298cells with an IC₅₀ of less than 1 nM and wherein said compound is a panRaf inhibitor having an IC₅₀ of less than 500 nM in activity assays foreach of B-Raf, c-Raf-1 and B-Raf V600E protein kinases.

EXAMPLES

Examples related to the present invention are described below. In mostcases, alternative techniques can be used. The examples are intended tobe illustrative and are not limiting or restrictive to the scope of theinvention. For example, where additional compounds are preparedfollowing a protocol of a Scheme for a particular compound, it isunderstood that conditions may vary, for example, any of the solvents,reaction times, reagents, temperatures, work up conditions, or otherreaction parameters may be varied employing alternate solvents,reagents, reaction times, temperatures, work up conditions, and thelike, as are readily available to one skilled in the art. In someexamples, the mass spectrometry result indicated for a compound may havemore than one value due to the isotope distribution of an atom in themolecule, such as a compound having a bromo or chloro substituent.

Unless specifically indicated otherwise, the Formula enumeration and Rgroup enumeration used in the following examples is not related to suchenumeration in other sections of this application. The reagents andsolvents used in these examples can be readily substituted withappropriate alternatives as are known in the art and isolation ofproducts is readily achieved by methods known in the art, including, butnot limited to, extraction, crystallization, and chromatographicmethods.

Ring numbering for the 1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine in the followingExamples is as follows:

Ring numbering for the 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine in the followingExamples is as follows:

Example 1 Synthesis of 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine compounds

4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine 2 is prepared in one step from4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine 1 as shown in Scheme 1.

Step 1 Preparation of 4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-c]pyrimidine (2)

To 4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine (1, 3.5 g, 23.0 mmol) in 70 mLof methanol, potassium hydroxide (2.3 g, 41.0 mmol) is added and thereaction stirred at 60° C. overnight, then poured into water andextracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer is separated and driedover sodium sulfate, filtered and the filtrate concentrated under vacuumto provide the desired compound (2, 3.20 g).

4-ethoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine3,4-cyclopropylmethoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine4,4-isobutoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine 5, and4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-yloxy)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine 6,

are prepared following the protocol of Scheme 1, replacing methanol withethanol, cyclopropyl-methanol, isobutyl alcohol, andtetrahydro-pyran-4-ol, respectively. MS (ESI) [M+H⁺]⁺=164.9 (3); 190.1(4); 192.1 (5); and 220.1 (6).

4-Methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine 7 is synthesized in one step from4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine 1 as shown in Scheme 1a.

Step 1 Preparation of 4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-c]pyrimidine (7)

Into a round bottom flask the catalyst[1,1′-bis(diphenylphosphino)ferrocene]dichloropalladium(II), 1:1 complexwith dichloromethane (70.0 mg, 0.09 mmol), is placed under nitrogen with15 mL of toluene along with a stir bar. A suspension of4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine (1, 1.47 g, 9.57 mmol) in 15 mL oftoluene is added at room temperature. After stirring for 10 minutes,methylmagnesium bromide (17.00 mL, 3.00 M in ether, 51.00 mmol) is addeddropwise. The solution is slowly heated to 60° C. and stirred for 3 hrsat 60° C., then overnight at room temperature. The resulting dark orangereaction mixture is quenched with 1 N hydrochloric acid and adjusted topH 5, then extracted with ethyl acetate and water saturated with sodiumchloride. The organic layer is washed with water and brine, dried overmagnesium sulfate, filtered and the filtrate concentrated under vacuum.The resulting material is purified by silica gel column chromatographyeluting with ethyl acetate and hexane. Appropriate fractions arecombined and concentrated under vacuum to provide the desired compoundas a yellow solid (8, 202 mg). ¹H-NMR (dmso-d₆) is consistent with thedesired compound. MS (ESI) [M+H⁺]⁺=134.3.

4-Isopropyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine8,4-isobutyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine 9, and4-cyclopropyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine 10,

are prepared following the protocol of Scheme 1a, replacingmethylmagnesium bromide with isopropylmagnesium bromide,isobutylmagnesium bromide, and cyclopropylmagnesium bromide,respectively. MS (ESI) [M+H⁺]⁺=162.1 (8); and 176.1 (9).

Isopropyl-(7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)-amine 12 is synthesized inone step from 4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine 1 as shown in Scheme1b.

Step 1 Preparation of isopropyl-(7H-pyrrolo[2,3-c]pyrimidin-4-yl)-amine(12)

To 4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine (1, 168 mg, 1.09 mmol), 2.00 mLof isopropyl alcohol is added, followed by 2-propanamine (11, 0.280 mL,3.28 mmol). The reaction is heated by microwave at 120° C. for 20minutes, then an additional 40 minutes. Another 0.250 mL of2-propanamine is added and heated at 120° C. for 60 minutes. Thereaction is poured into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer is concentrated under vacuum and purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography, eluting with a gradient of 1-5% methanol indichloromethane. Appropriate fractions are combined and concentratedunder vacuum to provide the desired compound (12, 172 mg). MS (ESI)[M+H⁺]⁺=176.85.

Additional compounds are prepared following the protocol of Scheme 1b.In some instances, without limitation,4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine 1 is reacted directly in the liquidamine compound without additional solvent (e.g. isopropyl alcohol).Compounds are prepared substituting 2-propanamine 11 with a suitableamine. The following compounds are made using this procedure:

-   Isobutyl-(7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)-amine (13),-   (7H-Pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-yl)-amine    (14),-   Cyclopentyl-(7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)-amine (15),-   Cyclopropyl-(7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)-amine (16)-   4-Morpholin-4-yl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine (17), and-   4-Pyrrolidin-1-yl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine (18).

The following table indicates the amine compound (column 2) used toafford the desired compound (column 3). The compound number is providedin column 1, and the observed mass is in column 4

Compound MS (ESI) number Amine Compound Structure [M + H⁺]⁺ 13

191.1 14

219.1 15

203.0 16

175.1 17

205.0 18

189.0 19

189.0

1H-Pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine compounds similarly substituted at the4-position,(1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-4-yl)-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-yl)-amine 20,cyclopentyl-(1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-4-yl)-amine 21, andcyclopropylmethyl-(1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-4-yl)-amine 21-A,

are also prepared following the protocol of Scheme 1b, substituting2-propanamine 11 with tetrahydro-pyran-4-ylamine, cyclopentylamine, andc-cyclopropyl-methylamine, respectively, and using4-chloro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine in place of4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine 1. These reactions are carried outusing toluene as solvent, and include Pd(OR)(OAc) and potassiumtert-butoxide in the reaction. Pd(OR)(OAc) is a palladium catalystwherein R is 2-(di-tert-butylphosphino)biphenyl, prepared by combiningpalladium(II) acetate (225 mg, 1 mmol) with2-(di-tert-butylphosphino)biphenyl (299 mg, 1 mmol) in 15 mL of toluene.The solution is shaken overnight at room temperature for use in theabove reaction. MS (ESI) [M+H⁺]⁺=218.1(20), 202.4 (21), and 187.8(21-A).

(5-Chloro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-4-yl)-cyclopropylmethyl-amine 24 issynthesized in one step from 5-chloro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-4-ylamine22 as shown in Scheme 1c.

Step 1 Preparation of(5-chloro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-4-yl)-cyclopropylmethyl-amine (24)

In a round bottom flask, 5-chloro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-4-ylamine(22, 0.21 g, 1.25 mmol) is combined with 3.5 mL of ethanol, acetic acid(0.38 g, 6.25 mmol), silica bound sodium cyanoborohydride (1.1 g, 1.02mmol), and cyclopropanecarbaldehyde (23, 0.26 g, 4 mmol). The reactionmixture was stirred over night at room temperature, heated up to 145° C.until the reaction was complete, filtered, concentrated, and purified byflash chromatography to provide compound as a solid (24, 0.191 g;yield=69%).

4-Trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine 26 is synthesized in onestep from1-tert-butyl-4-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonitrile25 as shown in Scheme 1d.

Step 1 Preparation of 4-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2, 3-b]pyridine (26)

1-tert-Butyl-4-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonitrile(25, 1.071 g, 4.007 mmol) is dissolved in 10 mL of aqueous 60% sulfuricacid and stirred at 120° C. for 20 hours. The reaction is adjusted to pH7 with sodium hydroxide and aqueous saturated sodium bicarbonate, thenextracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer is washed with water,then brine and dried with magnesium sulfate, filtered and the filtrateconcentrated under vacuum. The resulting material is purified by silicagel column chromatography, eluting with ethyl acetate and hexane.Appropriate fractions are combined and concentrated under vacuum toprovide the desired compound (26, 373 mg). MS (ESI) [M+H⁺]⁺=187.1.

4-chloro-5-iodo-7-(toluene-4-sulfonyl)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine 29 issynthesized in two steps from 4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine 1 asshown in Scheme 1e.

Step 1 Preparation of 4-chloro-5-iodo-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-c]pyrimidine (27)

To 4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine (1, 1.21 g, 7.88 mmol) dissolvedin 50 mL of dichloromethane, N-iodosuccinimide (1.95 g, 8.67 mmol) isadded and the reaction is stirred at room temperature overnight. Thereaction is quenched with 50% aqueous sodium thiosulfate and the mixtureis filtered through celite. The aqueous layer is extracted with ethylacetate. The organic layers are combined and washed with water, thenbrine, and dried with sodium sulfate, filtered and the filtrateconcentrated under vacuum. The resulting material is purified by silicagel column chromatography, eluting with ethyl acetate anddichloromethane. Appropriate fractions are combined and concentratedunder vacuum to provide the desired compound (27, 1.383 g). MS (ESI)[M+H³⁰ ]⁺=279.8, 281.8.

Step 2 Preparation of4-chloro-5-iodo-7-(toluene-4-sulfonyl)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine (29)

To 4-chloro-5-iodo-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine (27, 2.45 g, 8.77 mmol)in 68 mL of tetrahydrofuran, sodium hydride (0.4208 g, 10.52 mmol) isadded and the reaction is stirred at room temperature for 30 minutes.4-Methyl-benzenesulfonyl chloride (28, 1.838 g, 9.643 mmol) is added andthe reaction stirred at room temperature overnight. Water is added andthe reaction is extracted with ethyl acetate, resulting in someprecipitate that is removed by filtration. The aqueous layer isseparated and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layers arecombined, washed with water, then brine and dried with magnesiumsulfate, filtered and the filtrate concentrated under vacuum. Theresidue is suspended in ethyl acetate, sonicated for 30 minutes, and thesolid collected by filtration to provide the desired compound (29, 3.325g). MS (ESI) [M+H⁺]⁺=433.8.

(3-Amino-2,6-difluoro-phenyl)-(4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-5-yl)-methanone36 is synthesized in five steps from 2,4-difluoroaniline 30 as shown inScheme 1f.

Step 1 Preparation of (2,4-difluoro-phenyl)-carbamic acid benzyl ester(32)

To 2,4-difluoro-phenylamine (30, 7.0 mL, 70.0 mmol) in 100 mL ofdichloromethane, pyridine (11 mL, 0.14 mol) and benzyl chloroformate(31, 11.9 mL, 83.4 mmol) are added. The reaction mixture is stirred atambient temperature for 1.5 hours. The reaction mixture is concentratedunder vacuum and the residue is partitioned between ethyl acetate andpotassium bisulfate solution. The organic layer is dried with magnesiumsulfate, filtered, and the filtrate concentrated under vacuum. Theresulting material is crystallized from hexanes to provide the desiredcompound (32, 15.6 g, 85%).

Step 2 Preparation of (2,4-difluoro-3-formyl-phenyl)-carbamic acidbenzyl ester (33)

In a round bottom flask (2,4-difluoro-phenyl)-carbamic acid benzyl ester(30, 3.83 g, 14.5 mmol) is combined with 148 mL of tetrahydrofuran. Thesolution is chilled to −78° C. and n-butyllithium (19.1 mL, 1.60 M inhexane, 30.0 mmol) is added over 30 minutes, followed by the addition ofN,N-dimethylformamide (1.12 mL, 14.5 mol). The reaction mixture isallowed to warm to ambient temperature and is stirred overnight, thenpoured into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer iswashed with brine, dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and the filtrateconcentrated under vacuum. The resulting material is crystallized fromether to provide the desired compound (33, 3.0 g, 71%).

Step 3 Preparation of(3-{[4-chloro-7-(toluene-4-sulfonyl)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-5-yl]hydroxy-methyl}-2,4-difluoro-phenyl)-carbamicacid benzyl ester (34)

In a round bottom flask,4-chloro-5-iodo-7-(toluene-4-sulfonyl)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine (29,1.549 g, 3.572 mmol) is combined with 25.0 mL of tetrahydrofuran and thesolution is cooled to −50° C. under nitrogen. Isopropylmagnesiumchloride (2.76 mL, 2.0 M in tetrahydrofuran, 5.00 mmol) is added slowlyand the reaction is allowed to warm to 5° C. over 70 minutes, thencooled to −45° C. In a separate vessel,(2,4-difluoro-3-formyl-phenyl)-carbamic acid benzyl ester (33, 805 mg,2.76 mmol) in 5 mL of tetrahydrofuran is cooled to −5° C. ando-tolylmagnesium chloride (2.76 mL, 1 M in tetrahydrofuran, 2.76 mmol)is added dropwise slowly, maintaining the temperature at −5° C. for 1hour. This is then cooled to −30° C. and added to the above4-chloro-5-iodo-7-(toluene-4-sulfonyl)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidinereaction mixture. The resulting reaction mixture is warmed to roomtemperature over 2-3 hours, then quenched with the addition of 1 Maqueous citric acid and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layeris washed with water, brine and dried over magnesium sulfate, thenfiltered and the filtrate is concentrated under vacuum. The resultingmaterial is purified by silica gel column chromatography eluting withethyl acetate and hexane. Appropriate fractions are combined andconcentrated under vacuum to provide the desired compound (34, 445 mg).MS (ESI) [M+H⁺]⁺=598.8.

Step 4 Preparation of{3-[4-chloro-7-(toluene-4-sulfonyl)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-carbamicacid benzyl ester (35)

In a round bottom flask,(3-{[4-chloro-7-(toluene-4-sulfonyl)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-5-yl]-hydroxy-methyl}-2,4-difluoro-phenyl)-carbamicacid benzyl ester (34, 311 mg, 0.519 mmol) is dissolved in 35 mL oftetrahydrofuran and Dess-Martin periodinane (242 mg, 0.571 mmol) isadded. The resulting mixture is stirred at room temperature, andadditional Dess-Martin periodinane is added. After 60 minutes, thereaction is quenched with water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer is washed with aqueous sodium bicarbonate, then brine, anddried with magnesium sulfate, filtered and the filtrate is concentratedunder vacuum. The resulting material is purified by silica gelchromatography eluting with ethyl acetate and hexane. Appropriatefractions are combined and concentrated under vacuum to provide thedesired compound (35, 152 mg). MS (ESI) [M+H⁺]⁺=596.8.

Step 5 Preparation of(3-amino-2,6-difluoro-phenyl)-(4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-5-yl)-methanone(36)

{3-[4-Chloro-7-(toluene-4-sulfonyl)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-carbamicacid benzyl ester (35, 152 mg, 0.255 mmol) is combined with 15 mL ofmethanol and potassium hydroxide (1.06 g, 18.9 mmol) is added. Themixture is heated at 70° C. for 36 hours, then 6 N aqueous hydrochloricacid is added and the mixture is extracted with ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer is washed with brine, then dried with magnesium sulfate,filtered and the filtrate concentrated under vacuum. The resultingmaterial is purified by silica gel column chromatography, eluting withethyl acetate and hexane. Appropriate fractions are combined andconcentrated under vacuum to provide the desired compound (36, 0.03 mg).MS (ESI) [M+H]⁺=305.1.

(3-Amino-2,6-difluoro-phenyl)-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-5-yl)-methanone39 is synthesized in two steps from 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-ol 37and (2,4-difluoro-3-formyl-phenyl)-carbamic acid benzyl ester 33 asshown in Scheme 1g.

Step 1 Preparation of{2,4-difluoro-3-[hydroxy-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-5-yl)-methyl]-phenyl}-carbamicacid methyl ester (38)

In a reaction vessel, 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-ol (37, 855 mg, 6.33mmol) is combined with (2,4-difluoro-3-formyl-phenyl)-carbamic acidbenzyl ester (33, 2.03 g, 6.96 mmol) and potassium hydroxide (1.06 g,19.0 mmol) and 5 mL of methanol is added. The resulting solution isstirred at 50° C. for 2 days. The reaction is diluted with 1Nhydrochloric acid and extracted with ethyl acetate, and the resultingsolids collected by filtration and dried under vacuum. The organic layeris separated from the filtrate and the aqueous layer extracted twicemore with ethyl acetate. The organic layers are combined and washed withwater, brine, dried with magnesium sulfate and filtered. The filtrate isconcentrated under vacuum and the resulting material is suspended inacetonitrile and sonicated for 1 hour. The solid is collected byfiltration and dried under vacuum, then combined with the first solidcollected to provide the desired compound (38, 2.05 g). MS (ESI)[M−H⁺]⁻=349.0.

Step 2 Preparation of(3-amino-2,6-difluoro-phenyl)-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-5-yl)-methanone(39)

In a reaction vessel,{2,4-difluoro-3-[hydroxy-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-5-yl)-methyl]-phenyl}-carbamicacid methyl ester (38, 690 mg, 1.97 mmol) is dissolved in 200 mL oftetrahydrofuran and Dess-Martin periodinane (877.3 mg, 2.068 mmol) isadded. The resulting mixture is stirred at room temperature for 3 hours,then 20 mL of saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate, 5 mL of saturatedaqueous sodium thiosulfate, and 100 mL of ethyl acetate are added forextraction. The organic layer is isolated and the aqueous layerextracted with 50 mL of ethyl acetate. The organic fractions arecombined and washed with water, then brine, dried with magnesiumsulfate, filtered and the filtrate is concentrated under vacuum. Theresulting material is suspended in acetonitrile, sonicated for 1 hour,then filtered to collect the solid material, which is then washed withacetonitrile. The resulting material is suspended in 15 mL of dioxane,and combined with 15 mL of 10N aqueous sodium hydroxide, and heated toreflux for 5 hours. The reaction mixture is adjusted to approximately pH6 with 6N hydrochloric acid and extracted with ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer is concentrated under vacuum and the resulting materialpurified by silica gel chromatography eluting with methanol anddichloromethane. Appropriate fractions are combined and concentratedunder vacuum to provide the desired compound (39, 287 mg). MS (ESI)[M−H⁺]⁻=289.1.

Additional compounds are prepared following the protocol of Scheme if or1g, reacting a suitable 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine or1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine with aldehyde 33 (or alternatively with(2,4-difluoro-3-formyl-phenyl)-carbamic acid methyl ester). Thefollowing compounds are made using this procedure:

-   (3-Amino-2,6-difluoro-phenyl)-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-5-yl)-methanone    (40),-   (3-amino-2,6-difluoro-phenyl)-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-5-yl)-methanone    (41),-   (3-Amino-2,6-difluoro-phenyl)-(4-cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-5-yl)-methanone    (42),-   (3-Amino-2,6-difluoro-phenyl)-(4-cyclopropyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-5-yl)-methanone    (43),-   (3-Amino-2,6-difluoro-phenyl)-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-5-yl]-methanone    (44), and-   (3-Amino-2,6-difluoro-phenyl)-[5-chloro-4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-3-yl]-methanone    (45).

The following table indicates the 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine or1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine compound (column 2) used to afford the desiredcompound (column 3). The compound number is provided in column 1, andthe observed mass is in column 4

Compound 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine or MS (ESI) number1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine Compound structure [M + H⁺]⁺ 40

41

331.9 42

329.9 43

314.9 44

343.9 45

3-(3-Amino-2,6-difluoro-benzoyl)-4-chloro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-5-carbonitrile52 is synthesized in five steps from 2,4-difluoro-1-nitro-benzene 46 andbenzyl chloroformate 31 as shown in Scheme 1h.

Step 1 Preparation of 2,6-difluoro-3-nitro-benzoic acid benzyl ester(47)

2,4-Difluoro-1-nitro-benzene (46, 1.4 mL, 13.0 mmol) and benzylchloroformate (31, 10.42 g, 61.1 mmol) in 20 mL of tetrahydrofuran iscooled to −78° C. and stirred for 1 hour. Lithium diisopropylamine (1.5g, 14.0 mmol) is added dropwise and the reaction is stirred at −78° C.for 1 hour, then warmed to room temperature over 2 hours. The reactionwas purified by silica gel chromatography, eluting with hexane:ethylacetate 90:10. Appropriate fractions are combined and concentrated undervacuum, then washed with methanol and the solid collected by filtrationto provide the desired compound (47, 110 mg).

Step 2 Preparation of 2,6-difluoro-3-nitro-benzoic acid (48)

To 2,6-difluoro-3-nitro-benzoic acid benzyl ester (47, 750 mg, 2.6 mmol)in 4 mL of tetrahydrofuran and 2 mL of water, sodium hydroxide (0.2 g,5.0 mmol) is added and the reaction is stirred for 2 hours. The reactionis acidified with dilute hydrochloric acid and extracted with ethylacetate. The organic layer is concentrated under vacuum to provide thedesired compound (48, 300 mg).

Step 3 Preparation of 2,6-difluoro-3-nitro-benzoyl chloride (49)

To 2,6-difluoro-3-nitro-benzoic acid (48, 5.50 g, 27.1 mmol), thionylchloride (20 mL, 300 mmol) is added, followed by N,N-dimethylformamide(0.1 mL, 2.0 mmol) and the reaction is heated in an oil bath at 80° C.After overnight reaction, the reaction mixture is concentrated undervacuum, azeotroped with toluene (2×) to provide the desired compound(49, 5.95 g).

Step 4 Preparation of4-chloro-3-(2,6-difluoro-3-nitro-benzoyl)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-5-carbonitrile(51)

In a vial, 4-chloro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-5-carbonitrile (50, 500mg, 2.82 mmol) is cooled in an ice water bath, andtrifluoromethanesulfonic acid (2.49 mL, 28.15 mmol) is added. Thesolution is stirred at 0-5° C. for 5 minutes, then2,6-difluoro-3-nitro-benzoyl chloride (49, 748.5 mg, 3.38 mmol) isadded. The reaction is stirred at 0-5° C. for 1 hour, then warmed toroom temperature and stirred for 4 days. The reaction is quenched with 5mL of methanol, and stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. The reactionis poured into saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate and extracted withethyl acetate. The organic layer is washed with water, brine, dried withmagnesium sulfate, filtered and the filtrate is concentrated undervacuum. The resulting material is purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluting with 0-100% ethyl acetate in hexane. Appropriatefractions are combined and concentrated under vacuum to provide thedesired compound (51, 134 mg).

Step 5 Preparation of3-(3-amino-2,6-difluoro-benzoyl)-4-chloro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-5-carbonitrile(52)

In a round bottom flask,4-chloro-3-(2,6-difluoro-3-nitro-benzoyl)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-5-carbonitrile(51, 0.15 g, 0.42 mmol) in 10 mL of ethanol and 10 mL oftetrahydrofuran, tin(II) chloride (0.1 mL, 2.1 mmol) is added. Anadditional 10 mL of tetrahydrofuran is added to give a clear solution,and the reaction is heated at 60° C. for 24 hours. The reaction iscombined with 10 mL of water and 10 mL of saturated aqueous sodiumbicarbonate and 20 mL of ethyl acetate is added. Celite is added withmixing, and then filtered. Brine is added to the filtrate and the layersare separated. The organic layer is washed with water, brine, dried withmagnesium sulfate, filtered and the filtrate is concentrated undervacuum. The resulting material is purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluting with 0-80% ethyl acetate in hexane. Appropriatefractions are combined and concentrated under vacuum to provide thedesired compound (52, 123 mg). MS (ESI) [M+H⁺]⁺=332.8 and 334.8.

Additional substituted(3-amino-2,6-difluoro-phenyl)-(1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-3-yl)-methanonecompounds are prepared following the protocol of Scheme 1h. Compoundsare prepared substituting4-chloro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-5-carbonitrile 50 with a suitablesubstituted 1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine in step 4. The following compoundsare made using this procedure:

-   (3-Amino-2,6-difluoro-phenyl)-(4-chloro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-3-yl)-methanone    (53),-   (3-Amino-2,6-difluoro-phenyl)-(5-fluoro-4-iodo-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-3-yl)-methanone    (54),-   (3-Amino-2,6-difluoro-phenyl)-(5-chloro-4-iodo-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-3-yl)-methanone    (55),-   (3-Amino-2,6-difluoro-phenyl)-(4-chloro-5-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-3-yl)-methanone    (56),-   (3-Amino-2,6-difluoro-phenyl)-(4-chloro-5-hydroxymethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-3-yl)-methanone    (57), and-   (3-Amino-2,6-difluoro-phenyl)-(4-iodo-5-methoxy-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-3-yl)-methanone    (58).

The following table indicates the 1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine compound(column 2) used in step 4 to afford the desired compound (column 3). Thecompound number is provided in column 1, and the observed mass is incolumn 4

Compound MS (ESI) number 1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine Compound structure [M− H⁺]⁻ 53

308.3 54

418.0 55

56

57

58

Example 2 Synthesis ofN-(2,4-difluoro-3-formyl-phenyl)-4-ethyl-benzenesulfonamide 61

N-(2,4-Difluoro-3-formyl-phenyl)-4-ethyl-benzenesulfonamide 61 issynthesized in two steps from 2,4-difluoro-phenylamine 30 and4-ethyl-benzenesulfonyl chloride 59 as shown in Scheme 2.

Step 1 Preparation of N-(2,4-difluoro-phenyl)-4-ethyl-benzenesulfonamide(60)

To 2,4-difluoro-phenylamine (30, 2.0 g, 15.5 mmol) in 20 mL ofdichloromethane, pyridine (1.326 mL, 16.4 mmol) anddimethylaminopyridine (0.076 g, 0.62 mmol) are added followed by thedropwise addition of 4-ethyl-benzenesulfonyl chloride (59, 3.357 g, 16.4mmol) and the reaction is heated to reflux overnight. The reaction isconcentrated under vacuum to dryness, then brought up in ethyl acetateand water for extraction. The organic layer is isolated and concentratedunder vacuum. The resulting material is purified by silica gel columnchromatography eluting with a gradient of 10-20% ethyl acetate inhexane. Appropriate fractions are combined and concentrated under vacuumto provide the desired compound (60, 4.344 g).

Step 2 Preparation ofN-(2,4-difluoro-3-formyl-phenyl)-4-ethyl-benzenesulfonamide (61)

To N,N-diisopropylamine (4.50 mL, 32.1 mmol) in 130 mL oftetrahydrofuran, n-butyllithium (12.8 mL, 2.50 M in hexane, 32.1 mmol)is added at −78° C. under nitrogen. After 15 minutes,N-(2,4-difluoro-phenyl)-4-ethyl-benzenesulfonamide (60, 4.344 g, 14.61mmol) in 20 mL of tetrahydrofuran is added at −78° C. under nitrogen.After 30 minutes, N,N-dimethylformamide (2.83 mL, 36.5 mmol) is addedand the reaction continued at −78° C. under nitrogen for 1 hour, thenwarmed to room temperature over 60 minutes. The reaction is quenchedwith 6 mL of 6 N aqueous hydrochloric acid. The aqueous layer isextracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layers are combined and washedwith brine, dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and the filtrateconcentrated under vacuum. The resulting material is purified by silicagel column chromatography eluting with a gradient of 5-35% ethyl acetatein hexane. Appropriate fractions are combined and concentrated undervacuum to provide the desired compound (61, 2.634 g). MS (ESI)[M−H⁺]⁻=324.2.

Additional aldehyde compounds are prepared following the protocol ofScheme 2. Compounds are prepared substituting 4-ethyl-benzenesulfonylchloride 59 with a suitable sulfonyl chloride in step 1.

The following compounds are made using this procedure:

-   2-Methyl-propane-1-sulfonic acid    (2,4-difluoro-3-formyl-phenyl)-amide (62),-   N-(2,4-Difluoro-3-formyl-phenyl)-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (63),-   N-(2,4-Difluoro-3-formyl-phenyl)-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide (64),-   N-(2,4-Difluoro-3-formyl-phenyl)-4-isopropyl-benzenesulfonamide    (65), Propane-1-sulfonic acid (2,4-difluoro-3-formyl-phenyl)-amide    (66),-   N-(2,4-Difluoro-3-formyl-phenyl)-3,5-dimethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (67),-   N-(2,4-Difluoro-3-formyl-phenyl)-benzenesulfonamide (68), and-   N-(2,4-Difluoro-3-formyl-phenyl)-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (69).

The following table indicates the sulfonyl chloride compound (column 2)used in step 1 to afford the desired aldehyde compound (column 3). Thecompound number is provided in column 1, and the observed mass is incolumn 4

Compound MS (ESI) number Sulfonyl chloride Aldehyde structure [M − H⁺]⁻62

276.1 63

364.1 64

338.18 65

338.2 66

262 67

323.9 68

69

331.9

Example 3 Synthesis of2,5-difluoro-N-(2-fluoro-3-formyl-phenyl)-benzenesulfonamide 76

2,5-Difluoro-N-(2-fluoro-3-formyl-phenyl)-benzenesulfonamide 76 isprepared in five steps from 2-fluoro-3-nitro-benzoic acid 70 as shown inScheme 3.

Step 1

Preparation of 3-amino-2-fluoro-benzoic acid (71)

To 2-fluoro-3-nitro-benzoic acid (70, 6.77 g, 36.6 mmol) in 150 mL ofmethanol, Palladium on carbon (5:95 Palladium:Carbon, 0.338 g, 0.159mmol) is added under a balloon of hydrogen. The reaction is stirred atroom temperature for 40 hours, then a new balloon of hydrogen isattached, and the reaction continued for 5 hours. The reaction isfiltered and the filtrate is concentrated under vacuum to provide thedesired compound (71, 5.62 g). MS (ESI) [M−H⁺]⁻=154.1.

Step 2 Preparation of 3-amino-2-fluoro-benzoic acid methyl ester (72)

In a round bottom flask, 3-amino-2-fluoro-benzoic acid (71, 2.51 g, 16.2mmol) is dissolved in 100 mL of methanol and 1 mL of concentratedsulfuric acid is added. The reaction is heated to reflux for 24 hoursand an additional 1 mL of concentrated sulfuric acid is added. Thereaction is heated to reflux another 20 hours, then extracted with ethylacetate and saturated aqueous sodium chloride. The organic layer isisolated and washed with water, sodium bicarbonate, and brine, thendried with magnesium sulfate, and filtered. The filtrate is concentratedunder vacuum to provide the desired compound (72, 2.688 g).

Step 3 Preparation of3-(2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonylamino)-2-fluoro-benzoic acid methyl ester(74)

To 3-amino-2-fluoro-benzoic acid methyl ester (72, 1.08 g, 6.4 mmol) in40.64 mL of dichloromethane, pyridine (1.29 mL, 16 mmol) is added,followed by 2,5-difluorobenzenesulfonyl chloride (73, 3.391 g, 16 mmol).The reaction is stirred at room temperature overnight, then quenchedwith 1M aqueous hydrochloric acid. The organic layer is removed and theaqueous layer is extracted with dichloromethane. The organic layers arecombined and washed with brine, then dried over sodium sulfate, filteredand the filtrate is concentrated under vacuum. The resulting material ispurified by silica gel column chromatography, eluting with ethyl acetateand hexane. Appropriate fractions are combined and concentrated undervacuum to provide the desired compound (74, 0.956 g). MS (ESI)[M−H⁺]⁻=344.

Step 4 Preparation of2,5-difluoro-N-(2-fluoro-3-hydroxymethyl-phenyl)-benzenesulfonamide (75)

To 3-(2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonylamino)-2-fluoro-benzoic acid methylester (74, 0.955 g, 2.8 mmol) in 22 mL of tetrahydrofuran, lithiumtetrahydroaluminate (6 mL, 1M in tetrahydrofuran, 6 mmol) is added at−40° C. under nitrogen. The reaction is allowed to warm to roomtemperature and stirred overnight. The reaction is poured into 1Maqueous sodium hydroxide, then neutralized with 1M aqueous hydrochloricacid. The solids are filtered through a bed of celite, and the celitebed is washed with ethyl acetate and tetrahydrofuran. The filtratelayers are separated and the aqueous layer is extracted with ethylacetate. The organic layers are combined and washed with brine, driedover sodium sulfate, filtered and the filtrate is concentrated undervacuum. The resulting material is purified by silica gel columnchromatography, eluting with ethyl acetate and dichloromethane.Appropriate fractions are combined and concentrated under vacuum toprovide the desired compound (75, 0.875 g). MS (ESI) [M−H⁺]⁻=316.

Step 5 Preparation of2,5-difluoro-N-(2-fluoro-3-formyl-phenyl)-benzenesulfonamide (76)

2,5-Difluoro-N-(2-fluoro-3-hydroxymethyl-phenyl)-benzenesulfonamide (75,950 mg, 2.99 mmol) and stabilized 2-iodoxybenzoic acid (2.608 g, 45%,4.2 mmol) are dissolved in 150 mL of tetrahydrofuran and the reaction isstirred at room temperature for 16 hours. The reaction is poured intowater and extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer is washed withbrine, dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and the filtrate isconcentrated under vacuum. The resulting material is purified by silicagel column chromatography, eluting with ethyl acetate anddichloromethane. Appropriate fractions are combined and concentratedunder vacuum to provide the desired compound (76, 0.944 g). MS (ESI)[M−H⁺]⁻=314.

Example 4 Synthesis ofN-[2,4-difluoro-3-(4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-ethyl-benzenesulfonamideP-1008

N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-ethyl-benzenesulfonamideP-1008 is prepared in one step from(3-amino-2,6-difluoro-phenyl)-(4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-5-yl)-methanone36 and 4-ethyl-benzenesulfonyl chloride 59 as shown in Scheme 4.

Step 1

Preparation ofN-[2,4-difluoro-3-(4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-c]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-ethyl-benzenesulfonamide(P-1008)

To(3-amino-2,6-difluoro-phenyl)-(4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-5-yl)-methanone(36, 30.0 mg, 0.0986 mmol) 1.0 mL of tetrahydrofuran and pyridine (23.9μL, 0.296 mmol) are added, followed by 4-ethyl-benzenesulfonyl chloride(59, 40.4 mg, 0.197 mmol). The reaction vial is stirred at roomtemperature for 5 days, then extracted by adding aqueous saturatedsodium chloride and ethyl acetate. The organic layer is washed withwater, then sodium bicarbonate, then brine, and dried over magnesiumsulfate, filtered and the filtrate concentrated under vacuum. Theresulting material is purified by silica gel column chromatographyeluting with ethyl acetate and hexane. Appropriate fractions arecombined and concentrated under vacuum to provide the desired compound(P-1008, 27 mg). MS (ESI) [M+H⁺]⁺=473.0.

Additional compounds are prepared following the protocol of Scheme 4,optionally replacing(3-amino-2,6-difluoro-phenyl)-(4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-5-yl)-methanone36 with an appropriately 4-substituted(3-amino-2,6-difluoro-phenyl)-(7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-5-yl)-methanoneor suitably substituted(3-amino-2,6-difluoro-phenyl)-(1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridin-3-yl)-methanoneand optionally replacing 4-ethyl-benzenesulfonyl chloride 59 with anappropriate sulfonyl chloride. The following compounds are made usingthis procedure:

-   N-[3-(4-Chloro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (77),-   6-Methoxy-pyridine-3-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1018),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-3-fluoro-4-methoxy-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1036),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1070),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1073),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1104),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1107),-   4-Cyano-N-[2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1108),-   2,2,2-Trifluoro-ethanesulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1109),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-difluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1110),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1111),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,6-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1112),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,4-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1113),-   Propane-2-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1114),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-3-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1115),-   3-Cyano-N-[2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1116),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-3-fluoro-4-methoxy-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1117),-   3,3,3-Trifluoro-propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1118),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-3-difluoromethoxy-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1119),-   1-Ethyl-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1120),-   1-Methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1121),-   Piperidine-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1122),-   Cyclohexanesulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1123),-   Cyclopentanesulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1124),-   Pyrrolidine-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1125),-   2-Methyl-propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1126),-   Diethylamine-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1127),-   Cyclobutanesulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1128),-   Morpholine-4-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1129),-   6-Methoxy-pyridine-3-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1130),-   6-Methyl-pyridine-2-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1131),-   Pyridine-3-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1132),-   Pyridine-2-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1133),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1155),-   Dimethylamine-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1156),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1183),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,4-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1186),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-3-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1187),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-3-fluoro-4-methoxy-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1188),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-4-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1189),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-3-fluoro-4-methyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1190),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-3,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1191),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-4-fluoro-2-methyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1192),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-5-methyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1193),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-5-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1194),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-4-methyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1195),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-4-methoxy-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1196),-   5-Chloro-N-{3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1197),-   3-Chloro-N-{3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1198),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-3,4-difluoro-benzene    sulfonamide (P-1199),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-3-fluoro-5-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1200),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-3-fluoro-2-methyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1201),-   4-Chloro-N-{3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-3-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1202),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-5-fluoro-2-methyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1203),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-5-fluoro-2-methoxy-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1204),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-3-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1205),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,6-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1206),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1207),-   Pyridine-2-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1208),-   4-Methyl-pyridine-2-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1209),-   6-Fluoro-pyridine-2-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1210),-   Pyridine-3-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1211),-   4-Chloro-pyridine-3-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1212),-   2-Chloro-pyridine-3-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1213),-   1-Methyl-1H-pyrazole-4-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1214),-   N,N-Dimethylamino-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1215),-   N,N-Diethylamino-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1216),-   Pyrrolidine-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1217),-   Morpholine-4-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1218),-   Tetrahydro-pyran-4-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1219),-   Ethanesulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1220),-   Propane-2-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1221),-   Butane-2-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1222),-   2-Methyl-propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1223),-   Butane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1224),-   Pentane-2-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1225),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-C,C,C-trifluoro-methanesulfonamide    (P-1226),-   2,2,2-Trifluoro-ethanesulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1227),-   3,3,3-Trifluoro-propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1228),-   Cyclohexanesulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1229),-   Cyclopentanesulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1230),-   Cyclobutanesulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1231),-   Cyclopropanesulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1232),-   4,4-Difluoro-cyclohexanesulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1233),-   3,3-Difluoro-cyclopentanesulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1234),-   3-Fluoro-cyclopentanesulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1235),-   N-{3-[5-Chloro-4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2021),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(5-fluoro-4-iodo-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2025),-   N-[3-(4-Chloro-5-cyano-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2026)-   N-[3-(5-Chloro-4-iodo-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2027),-   N-[3-(4-Chloro-5-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2028),-   N-[3-(4-Chloro-5-hydroxymethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2029), and-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-iodo-5-methoxy-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2030).

The following table indicates the 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine or1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine (column 2) and sulfonyl chloride compound(column 3) used to afford the desired compound (column 4). The compoundnumber is provided in column 1, and the observed mass is in column 5

MS (ESI) Comp. number 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine Sulfonyl chlorideCompound structure [M + H⁺]⁺ 77

P-1018

476.0 P-1036

477.0 P-1070

448.9 P-1073

490.0 P-1104

506.0 P-1107

491.4 P-1108

497.5 P-1109

478.0 P-1110

538.5 P-1111

508.0 P-1112

508.0 P-1113

508.0 P-1114

438.0 P-1115

490.5 P-1116

497.5 P-1117

520.5 P-1118

492.0 P-1119

538.5 P-1120

490.5 P-1121

476.0 P-1122

479.0 P-1123

478.0 P-1124

464.0 P-1125

465.0 P-1126

452.0 P-1127

467.5 P-1128

450.0 P-1129

481.0 P-1130

503.0 P-1131

487.5 P-1132

473.0 P-1133

473.0 P-1155

472.5 P-1156

439.0 P-1183

466.9 P-1186

P-1187

P-1188

P-1189

P-1190

P-1191

P-1192

P-1193

P-1194

P-1195

P-1196

P-1197

P-1198

P-1199

P-1200

P-1201

P-1202

P-1203

P-1204

P-1205

P-1206

P-1207

P-1208

P-1209

P-1210

P-1211

P-1212

P-1213

P-1214

P-1215

P-1216

P-1217

P-1218

P-1219

P-1220

P-1221

P-1222

P-1223

P-1224

P-1225

P-1226

P-1227

P-1228

P-1229

P-1230

P-1231

P-1232

P-1233

P-1234

P-1235

P-2021

P-2025

593.8 P-2026

 508.9, 510.9 P-2027

P-2028

P-2029

P-2030

Example 5 Synthesis of 2-methyl-propane-1-sulfonic acid[2,4-difluoro-3-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amideP-1003

2-Methyl-propane-1-sulfonic acid[2,4-difluoro-3-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amideP-1003 is prepared in two steps from4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine 7 and 2-methyl-propane-1-sulfonicacid (2,4-difluoro-3-formyl-phenyl)-amide 62 as shown in Scheme 5.

Step 1 Preparation of 2-methyl-propane-1-sulfonic acid{2,4-difluoro-3-[hydroxy-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-5-yl)-methyl]-phenyl}-amide(77)

In a round bottom flask, 4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine (7, 97.0mg, 0.728 mmol) is combined with 2-methyl-propane-1-sulfonic acid(2,4-difluoro-3-formyl-phenyl)-amide (62, 202 mg, 0.728 mmol), potassiumhydroxide (204 mg, 3.64 mmol) and 1.4 mL of methanol. The reaction isstirred at room temperature for 7 hours. The reaction is neutralizedwith 0.1N aqueous hydrochloric acid and extracted 3× with ethyl acetate.The combined organic layer is washed with brine, dried with sodiumsulfate, filtered and the filtrate concentrated under vacuum. Theresulting material is purified by silica gel column chromatography,eluting with ethyl acetate and dichloromethane. Appropriate fractionsare combined and concentrated under vacuum to provide the desiredcompound (77, 113 mg). MS (ESI) [M−H⁺]⁻=409.2.

Step 2 Preparation of 2-methyl-propane-1-sulfonic acid[2,4-difluoro-3-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]amide(P-1003)

To 2-methyl-propane-1-sulfonic acid{2,4-difluoro-3-[hydroxy-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-5-yl)-methyl]-phenyl}-amide(77, 99 mg, 0.24 mmol) in 2 mL of tetrahydrofuran, Dess-Martinperiodinane (112 mg, 0.265 mmol) is added and the reaction is stirred atroom temperature for 2 hours. The reaction is poured into saturatedaqueous sodium thiosulfate along with some sodium bicarbonate solid andextracted with ethyl acetate. The organic layer is washed with water,then brine, and dried with sodium sulfate, filtered and the filtrateconcentrated under vacuum. The resulting material is purified by silicagel column chromatography, eluting with ethyl acetate anddichloromethane. Appropriate fractions are combined and concentratedunder vacuum to provide the desired compound (P-1003, 28 mg). MS (ESI)[M+H⁺]⁺=409.3.

Propane-1-sulfonic acid[2-fluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amideP-1106 is prepared similarly, reactingisopropyl-(7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-yl)-amine 11 andpropane-1-sulfonic acid (2-fluoro-3-formyl-phenyl)-amide in Step 1, andfurther reacting via the following Step 2a:

Step 2a Preparation of propane-1-sulfonic acid[2-fluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]amide(P-1106)

To propane-1-sulfonic acid{2-fluoro-3-[hydroxy-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-5-yl)-methyl]-phenyl}-amide(78, 102 mg, 0.242 mmol) in 1 mL of dimethylsulfoxide, stabilized2-iodoxybenzoic acid (181 mg, 45%, 0.29 mmol) is added and the reactionis stirred at room temperature for 1 hour. The reaction is poured intowater and stirred for 30 minutes, and the precipitate is collected byfiltration. The resulting solid is dissolved in 2 mL of tetrahydrofuranand purified by silica gel column chromatography, eluting with ethylacetate and dichloromethane. Appropriate fractions are combined andconcentrated under vacuum to give the desired compound (P-1106, 34 mg).MS (ESI) [M+H⁺]⁺=420.0.

Additional compounds are prepared following the protocol of Scheme 5.Compounds are prepared optionally substituting4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine 7, with a suitable7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine and optionally substituting2-methyl-propane-1-sulfonic acid (2,4-difluoro-3-formyl-phenyl)-amide 62with a suitable aldehyde in step 1. The following compounds are madeusing this procedure:

-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1001),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-ethoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-1002),-   2-Methyl-propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1004),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1005),-   N-[3-(4-Ethoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1006),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1007),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-isopropyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1009),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-isopropyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1010),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1011),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1012),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1013),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isobutyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1014),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1015),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-morpholin-4-yl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1017),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-ethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1019),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1020),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-yloxy)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1021),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1022),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-3,5-dimethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1025),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-3,5-dimethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1027),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1028),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1029),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1030),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopentylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1035),-   N-[3-(4-Ethoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1038),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-isopropyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1042),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-isopropyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1044),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-3,5-dimethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1045),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylmethoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1053),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-pyrrolidin-1-yl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1061)-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylmethoxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5    difluoro-benzenesulfonamide (P-1181),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1182), and-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2-fluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1185).

The following table indicates the 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine (column 2)and aldehyde compound (column 3) used in step 1 to afford the desiredcompound (column 4). The compound number is provided in column 1, andthe observed mass is in column 5

Comp. number 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine Aldehyde structure Compoundstructure MS (ESI) [M + H⁺]⁺ P-1001

496.9  P-1002

424.9  P-1004

425.1  P-1005

486.95 P-1006

526.95 P-1007

470.95 P-1009

471.3  P-1010

486.8  P-1011

537.8  P-1012

499.0  P-1013

581.8  P-1014

436.7  P-1015

538.6  P-1017

567.8  P-1019

457.2  P-1020

554.4  P-1021

581.2  [M − H⁺]⁻ P-1022

397.0  P-1025

473.0  P-1027

456.95 P-1028

553.2  [M − H⁺]⁻ P-1029

525.2  P-1030

472.9  P-1035

566.3  P-1038

501.0  P-1042

500.27 P-1044

514.0  P-1045

500.05 P-1053

553.2  P-1061

553.2  P-1181

521.0  P-1182

493.0  P-1185

502.0 

Additional compounds with a 1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine core are preparedsimilarly following the protocol of Scheme 5. Compounds are preparedoptionally substituting 4-methyl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine 7, with asuitable 1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine and optionally substituting2-methyl-propane-1-sulfonic acid (2,4-difluoro-3-formyl-phenyl)-amide 62with a suitable aldehyde in step 1. The following compounds are madeusing this procedure:

-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-chloro-5-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2001),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-chloro-5-methoxy-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2002),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-cyano-5-fluoro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2003),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-chloro-5-cyano-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2004),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(5-cyano-4-methoxy-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2005),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(5-chloro-4-methoxy-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2006),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(5-chloro-4-cyano-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2007),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(5-chloro-4-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2008),-   N-[3-(4-Cyano-5-fluoro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2009),-   N-[3-(5-Chloro-4-cyano-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2010),-   N-[3-(5-Chloro-4-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2011),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-cyclopentylamino-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-2012),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-ylamino)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-2013),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-ylamino)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2014),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-2015),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2016), and-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-trifluoromethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl)-phenyl]-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2017).

The following table indicates the 1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine (column 2)and aldehyde compound (column 3) used in step 1 to afford the desiredcompound (column 4). The compound number is provided in column 1 and theobserved mass is in column 5

MS Comp. 1H- (ESI) num- pyrrolo[2,3- [M + ber b]pyridine Aldehydestructure Compound structure H⁺]⁺ P-2001

427.9 429.9 P-2002

443.9 446.1 P-2003

421.4 [M − H⁺]⁻ P-2004

439.1 P-2005

435.1 P-2006

444.1 P-2007

437.4 439.5 P-2008

428.1 430.1 P-2009

523.3 [M − H⁺]⁻ P-2010

539.3 541.3 [M − H⁺]⁻ P-2011

530.0 532.4 P-2012

463.8 P-2013

479.1 P-2014

581.4 P-2015

447.9 P-2016

549.9 P-2017

481.9 *During the reaction, the 4-chloro was also displaced by methanolto form the 4-methoxy analog in step 1 in the synthesis of P-2004, whichis carried through step 2 to form P-2005.

Example 6 Synthesis ofN-[3-(4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamideP-1034

N-[3-(4-Chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamideP-1034 is synthesized in one step fromN-[2,4-difluoro-3-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamideP-1030 as shown in Scheme 6.

Step 1 Preparation ofN-[3-(4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-c]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide(P-1034)

ToN-[2,4-difluoro-3-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide(P-1030, 239 mg, 0.506 mmol), phosphoryl chloride (4.0 mL, 43 mmol) isadded and the suspension is heated in an oil bath at 100° C. for onehour. The reaction is allowed to cool, then poured onto ice. Theresulting solid is collected by vacuum filtration and dried to providethe desired compound (P-1030, 218 mg). MS (ESI) [M+H⁺]⁺=490.9.

Propane-1-sulfonic acid[3-(4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amideP-1033 and—N-[3-(4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamideP-1016,N-[3-(4-Chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamideP-1071, and—N-[3-(4-Chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamideP-1184,

are prepared similarly to the protocol of Scheme 6 frompropane-1-sulfonic acid[2,4-difluoro-3-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amideP-1022,N-[2,4-difluoro-3-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamideP-1012,N-[2,4-difluoro-3-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamideP-1070, and—N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-hydroxy-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide P-1183, respectively. MS (ESI) [M+H⁺]⁺=414.8 (P-1033), 516.9(P-1016), 466.9, 468.9 (P-1071), and 484.9, 486.9 (P-1184).

Example 7 Synthesis ofN-[3-(4-cyano-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamideP-1023

N-[3-(4-cyano-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamideP-1023 is synthesized in one step fromN-[3-(4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamideP-1016 as shown in Scheme 7.

Step 1 Preparation ofN-[3-(4-cyano-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-c]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide(P-1023)

ToN-[3-(4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide(P-1016, 62 mg, 0.12 mmol), 1.00 mL of dimethyl sulfoxide is added,followed by potassium cyanide (39.0 mg, 0.60 mmol). The reaction isheated at 150° C. in an oil bath for 4 hours, then at 150° C. overnight.The reaction is poured into water and extracted with ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer is concentrated under vacuum and purified by silica gelcolumn chromatography, eluting with a gradient of 10-60% ethyl acetatein hexanes. Appropriate fractions are combined and concentrated undervacuum to provide the desired compound (P-1023, 8 mg). MS (ESI)[M+H⁺]⁺=508.1.

Example 8 Synthesis ofN-[3-(4-cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamideP-1040

N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamideP-1040 is synthesized in one step fromN-[3-(4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamideP-1034 as shown in Scheme 8.

Step 1 Preparation ofN-[3-(4-cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-c]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide(P-1040)

ToN-[3-(4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide(P-1034, 50 mg, 0.10 mmol), 0.702 mL of isopropyl alcohol is added,followed by cyclopropylamine (79, 0.0357 mL, 70% aqueous solution, 0.509mmol). The reaction is heated at 80° C. in an oil bath for 17 hours,then poured into water and brine and extracted with ethyl acetate. Theorganic layer is dried over magnesium sulfate, filtered and the filtrateconcentrated under vacuum to provide the desired compound (P-1040, 52mg). MS (ESI) [M+H⁺]⁺=512.0.

Additional compounds are prepared following the protocol of Scheme 8. Insome instances, without limitation, the4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine compound (or similar 4-halogensubstituted 1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine compound) is reacted directly inthe liquid amine compound without additional solvent (e.g. isopropylalcohol). In some instances, without limitation, the reaction mixtureincludes triethylamine Compounds may be further purified by standardtechniques, such as silica gel chromatography or HPLC. Compounds areprepared optionally substitutingN-[3-(4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamideP-1034 with a suitable 4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine or4-halo-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine compound and optionally substitutingcyclopropylamine 79 with a suitable amine in step 1. The followingcompounds are made using this procedure:

-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1013),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1020),-   N-[3-(4-Ethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1024),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-methylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1026),-   N-[3-(4-Amino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1031),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-propylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1032),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-phenylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzene    sulfonamide (P-1037),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1039),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-1041),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(2-hydroxy-ethylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1043),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1046),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-pyran-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1047),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-phenylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1048),-   N-[3-(4-Dimethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1049),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(oxetan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1050),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1051),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1052),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-furan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1054),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1055),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(oxetan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-propyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1056),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(1-methyl-piperidin-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1057),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(2-methoxy-ethylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1058),-   N-{3-[4-(2-Dimethylamino-ethylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1059),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(oxetan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1060),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-pyrrolidin-1-yl-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1061),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1062),-   N-{3-[4-(1-Ethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1063),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-hydroxyamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-4-trifluoromethyl-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1064),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(4-fluoro-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1065),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-hydrazino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1066),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(naphthalen-2-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1067),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    (2,4-difluoro-3-{4-[(oxetan-3-ylmethyl)-amino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide    (P-1068),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(4-fluoro-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1069),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(naphthalen-1-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1072),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid [3-(4-b    enzylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-1074),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-propylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1075),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(pyridin-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1076),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(pyridin-2-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1077),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(pyridin-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1078),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1079),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(1-benzyl-pyrrolidin-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1080),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-cyclopentylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-1081),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [3-(4-ethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-amide    (P-1082),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(3-dimethylamino-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1083),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(3-chloro-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1084),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(3-methoxy-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1085),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(2-methoxy-ethylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1086),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(4-chloro-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1087),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-isobutylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1088),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1089),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(6-methoxy-pyridin-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1090),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(3-trifluoromethyl-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1091),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-m-tolylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1092),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-p-tolylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1093),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(3-fluoro-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1094),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(1-ethyl-piperidin-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1095),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(1-methanesulfonyl-piperidin-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1096),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(tetrahydro-furan-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1097),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    [2,4-difluoro-3-(4-methylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-amide    (P-1098),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(1-ethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1099),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(1,3-dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1100),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(2-fluoro-4-methoxy-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1101),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(1-methyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1102),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopropylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1103),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(3-fluoro-5-methoxy-pyridin-2-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1105),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {3-[4-(benzo[1,2,5]thiadiazol-5-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1134),-   N-[3-(4-Benzylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1135),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(pyridin-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1136),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1137),-   N-[3-(4-Ethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1138),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(3-methoxy-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2,5    difluoro-benzenesulfonamide (P-1139),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1140),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-m-tolylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1141),-   N-{3-[4-(1-Ethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1142),-   N-{3-[4-(1,3-Dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1143),-   N-[3-(4-Benzylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1144),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(pyridin-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1145),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1146),-   N-[3-(4-Cyclopentylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1147),-   N-[3-(4-Ethylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-2,4-difluoro-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1148),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(3-methoxy-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1149),-   N-{2,4-Difluoro-3-[4-(2-methoxy-ethylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1150),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-isobutylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1151),-   N-[2,4-Difluoro-3-(4-m-tolylamino-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl)-phenyl]-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1152),-   N-{3-[4-(1-Ethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1153),-   N-{3-[4-(1,3-Dimethyl-1H-pyrazol-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2-fluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-1154),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(1H-indazol-6-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1157),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(1H-indazol-5-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1158),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(4-hydroxy-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1159),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    (2,4-difluoro-3-{4-[(5-methyl-1H-pyrazol-3-ylmethyl)-amino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide    (P-1160),-   3-({5-[2,6-Difluoro-3-(propane-1-sulfonylamino)-benzoyl]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-ylamino}-methyl)-benzoic    acid (P-1161),-   4-{5-[2,6-Difluoro-3-(propane-1-sulfonylamino)-benzoyl]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-ylamino}-benzoic    acid methyl ester (P-1162),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(3-[1,2,4]triazol-1-yl-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1164),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(3-oxazol-5-yl-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1165),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    (2,4-difluoro-3-{4-[(pyridin-3-ylmethyl)-amino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide    (P-1166),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(3-[1,2,4]triazol-1-yl-propylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1167),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(3-pyridin-3-yl-propylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1168),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(3-hydroxy-phenylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1169),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    (2,4-difluoro-3-{4-[3-(5-methyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazol-3-yl)-phenylamino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide    (P-1170),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    (2,4-difluoro-3-{4-[3-(5-methyl-tetrazol-1-yl)-phenylamino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide    (P-1171),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    (2,4-difluoro-3-{4-[3-(4H-[1,2,4]triazol-3-yl)-phenylamino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide    (P-1172),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    (3-{4-[(benzo[1,2,5]oxadiazol-5-ylmethyl)-amino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-2,4-difluoro-phenyl)-amide    (P-1173),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid {3-[4-(1,1-dioxo-hexahydro-1    lambda*6*-thiopyran-4-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide    (P-1174),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid {3-[4-(1,1-dioxo-tetrahydro-1    lambda*6*-thiophen-3-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3    d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-amide (P-1175),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    (2,4-difluoro-3-{4-[2-(5-methyl-4H-[1,2,4]triazol-3-yl)-ethylamino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide    (P-1176),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    {2,4-difluoro-3-[4-(2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzoimidazol-5-ylamino)-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl]-phenyl}-amide    (P-1177),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    (2,4-difluoro-3-{4-[3-(2-methyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)-phenylamino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide    (P-1178),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    (2,4-difluoro-3-{4-[3-(5-methyl-[1,3,4]oxadiazol-2-yl)-phenylamino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide    (P-1179),-   Propane-1-sulfonic acid    (2,4-difluoro-3-{4-[(pyridazin-4-ylmethyl)-amino]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine-5-carbonyl}-phenyl)-amide    (P-1180),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2018),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-5-fluoro-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2019),-   N-{3-[5-Cyano-4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2020),-   N-{3-[5-Chloro-4-(cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2021),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-5-methyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2022),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-5-hydroxymethyl-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2023),-   N-{3-[4-(Cyclopropylmethyl-amino)-5-methoxy-1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine-3-carbonyl]-2,4-difluoro-phenyl}-2,5-difluoro-benzenesulfonamide    (P-2024).

The following table indicates the 4-chloro-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidinecompound or 1H-pyrrolo[2,3-b]pyridine (column 2) and amine compound(column 3) used in step 1 to afford the desired compound (column 4). Thecompound number is provided in column 1, and the observed mass is incolumn 5.

Comp. MS number 7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidine Amine structure Compoundstructure (ESI) [M + H⁺]⁺ P-1013

582.0 P-1020

554.0 P-1024

525.95 P-1026

512.0 P-1031

NH₃

497.9 P-1032

539.95 P-1037

573.9 P-1039

540.0 P-1041

435.95 P-1043

541.95 P-1046

556.0 P-1047

479.95 P-1048

473.95 P-1049

525.95 P-1050

554.0 P-1051

437.95 P-1052

552.2 P-1054

568.0 P-1055

514.0 P-1056

528.0 P-1057

595.0 P-1058

556.3 P-1059

569.5 P-1060

451.95 P-1061

552.5 P-1062

578.1 P-1063

592.5 P-1064

H₂N—OH

513.9 P-1065

490.0 P-1066

H₂N—NH₂

410.85 P-1067

522.25 P-1068

513.9 [M − H⁺]⁺ P-1069

559.9 P-1072

522.0 P-1074

486.5 P-1075

438.0 P-1076

473.0 P-1077

473.0 P-1078

473.0 P-1079

450.0 P-1080

555.5 P-1081

464.0 P-1082

424.0 P-1083

515.5 P-1084

506.0 P-1085

502.5 P-1086

454.0 P-1087

506.0 P-1088

452.0 P-1089

540.5 P-1090

503.0 P-1091

540.5 P-1092

486.5 P-1093

486.5 P-1094

490.5 P-1095

507.5 P-1096

557.5 P-1097

466.5 P-1098

410.0 P-1099

490.5 P-1100

490.5 P-1101

520.5 P-1102

476.0 P-1103

488.0 P-1105

521.0 P-1134

530.0 P-1135

556.0 P-1136

543.5 P-1137

520.5 P-1138

494.0 P-1139

572.0 P-1140

522.0 P-1141

556.0 P-1142

560.0 P-1143

560.0 P-1144

538.5 P-1145

525.5 P-1146

502.0 P-1147

516.5 P-1148

476.0 P-1149

554.0 P-1150

506.0 P-1151

504.0 P-1152

538.5 P-1153

542.0 P-1154

542.0 P-1157

512.0 P-1158

512.0 P-1159

489.1 P-1160

488.0 [M − H⁺]⁻ P-1161

530.0 P-1162

530.0 P-1164

539.5 P-1165

539.5 P-1166

487.5 P-1167

505.0 P-1168

515.5 P-1169

488.0 P-1170

553.5 P-1171

554.0 P-1172

539.5 P-1173

528.0 P-1174

528.0 P-1175

514.5 P-1176

505.0 P-1177

528.0 P-1178

554.0 P-1179

554.0 P-1180

488.0 P-2018*

P-2019

535.1 [M − H⁺]⁻ P-2020

544.0 [M − H⁺]⁻ P-2021

P-2022*

P-2023*

P-2024*

* Palladium catalyst was used to facilated the coupling reaction.

4-{5-[2,6-Difluoro-3-(propane-1-sulfonylamino)-benzoyl]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-ylamino}-benzoicacid P-1163 is prepared from4-{5-[2,6-Difluoro-3-(propane-1-sulfonylamino)-benzoyl]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-ylamino}-benzoicacid methyl ester P-1162 by the following Step 2.

Step 2 Preparation of4-{5-[2,6-difluoro-3-(propane-1-sulfonylamino)-benzoyl]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-ylamino}-benzoicacid (P-1163)

4-{5-[2,6-Difluoro-3-(propane-1-sulfonylamino)-benzoyl]-7H-pyrrolo[2,3-d]pyrimidin-4-ylamino}-benzoicacid methyl ester (P-1162, 26 mg, 0.05 mmol) is combined with 1 mL ofmethanol is added, 0.5 mL of tetrahydrofuran, and 0.5 mL of 2 M sodiumhydroxide. The reaction is stirred at room temperature for 48 hours,then neutralized with 1 M hydrochloric acid and the volatile solventsare removed under vacuum. The remaining aqueous suspension is filteredto collect the solids, which are dried under vacuum to provide thedesired compound (P-1163, 25 mg). MS (ESI) [M+H⁺]⁺=516.0.

Example 9 Compound Properties

While the inhibitory activity of the compounds on any Raf kinase isimportant to their activity in treating of disease, the compoundsdescribed herein show favorable properties that provide advantages as apharmaceutical as well. In addition to demonstrating kinase inhibitoryactivity against any or all of B-Raf, c-Raf-1 and B-Raf V600E in bothbiochemical and cell based assays, compounds may show favorablesolubility, favorable pharmacokinetic properties, and low Cypinhibition. The compounds are assessed in the following assays orsimilar assays available to one skilled in the art.

Assays for biochemical and cell based activity are known in the art, forexample, as described in PCT publication WO 2007/002433, the disclosureof which is hereby incorporated by reference as it relates to suchassays. For example, the biochemical activity IC₅₀ values are determinedwith respect to inhibition of B-Raf kinase activity, c-Raf-1 kinaseactivity, or B-Raf V600E kinase activity, where inhibition ofphosphorylation of a peptide substrate is measured as a function ofcompound concentration. Compounds to be tested are diluted in dimethylsulfoxide to a concentration of 0.1 mM. These are serially diluted 15 μLinto 30 μL of dimethyl sulfoxide seven times in 96 well plates for atotal of 8 dilution points, and for each dilution point 1 μL is added toa well of an assay plate. Plates are prepared such that each well in a384 well plate contains 1 μL of compound in 10 μL volume with 0.1 ng Rafenzyme (i.e. any of B-Raf, c-Raf-1 or B-Raf V600E, Upstate Biotechnologyor prepared by methods known to one of skill in the art), 50 mM HEPES,pH 7.0, 50 mM NaCl, 2 mM MgCl₂, 1 mM MnCl₂, 0.01% Tween-20, 1 mM DTT,and 100 nM biotin-MEK1 as substrate. The reaction is started withaddition of 10 μL of 200 μM ATP (i.e. final 100 μM ATP). Afterincubation of the kinase reaction for 45 minutes at room temperature, 5μL/well of Stop Solution is added (25 mM Hepes pH 7.5, 100 mM EDTA,0.01% BSA with donor beads (Streptavidin coated beads, Perkin Elmer),acceptor beads (Protein A coated, Perkin Elmer), and anti phosphorMEK1/2 antibody (CellSignal), each at final concentration 10 μg/mL). Theplates are incubated for 3 hours at room temperature and read onEnvision reader (Perkin Elmer). Phosphorylation of Mek1 results inbinding of the anti-phosphor-MEK1/2 antibody and association of thedonor and acceptor beads such that signal correlates with kinaseactivity. The signal vs. compound concentration is used to determine theIC₅₀.

Compounds are assessed in a variety of cell based assays. For examplehuman cell lines with B-Raf V600E mutation (A375 melanoma, SKMEL3melanoma, and COL0205 colon adenocarcinoma), as well as tumorigenic celllines with wild-type B-RAF (SW620 colon adenocarcinoma) or with Rasmutations (SKMEL2 melanoma and IPC298 melanoma) are used in such assays.Similar assays may be used to assess additional tumorigenic cell lineswith Ras mutations, including, but not limited to, M202, M207, M243,M244, M296, 5117, HCT116, HCT15, DLD1, MiaPaCa, A549, NCI-H23, NCI-H460,HOP62, MDA-MB231, Hs-578T, HL60, MOLT-4, and CCRF-CEM.

On day 1, cells are counted, then centrifuged in a conical tube for 5minutes at 1000 rpm. The supernatant is removed and cells arere-suspended as follows:

-   -   SW620 (ATCC catalog #CCL-27): resuspend in Leibovitz's L-15        medium, 2 mM L-glutamine, 10% fetal bovine serum to 6×10⁴        cells/mL.    -   A375 (ATCC catalog #CRL-1619): resuspend in Dulbecco's modified        Eagle's medium, 4 mM L-glutamine, 4.5 g/L D-glucose, 10% fetal        bovine serum to 6×10⁴ cells/mL.    -   COL0205 (ATCC catalog #CCL-222): resuspend in RPMI 1640, 2 mM        L-glutamine, 1.5 g/L sodium bicarbonate, 4.5 g/L D-glucose, 10        mM HEPES, 1.0 mM sodium pyruvate, 10% fetal bovine serum to        6×10⁴ cells/mL.    -   SKMEL2 (ATCC catalog #HTB-68): resuspend in Minimum Eagle        essential medium, 2 mM L-glutamine, 1.5 g/L sodium bicarbonate,        0.1 mM non-essential amino acids, 1.0 mM sodium pyruvate, 10%        fetal bovine serum to 6×10⁴ cells/mL.    -   SKMEL3 (ATCC catalog #HTB-69): resuspend in McCoy's 5A medium,        1.5 mM L-glutamine, 15% fetal bovine serum to 6×10⁴ cells/mL.    -   IPC298 (DSMZ catalog #ACC 251): resuspend in RPMI 1640, 2 mM        L-glutamine, 10% fetal bovine serum to 6×10⁴ cells/mL.

The cells are plated, 50 μL in each well of a 96-well dish (Corning3610) and incubated at 37° C. in 5% CO₂ overnight, cells plated to afinal concentration of cells as follows:

-   -   SW620: 5,000 cells per well.    -   A375: 2,000 cells per well.    -   COL0205: 2,000 cells per well.    -   SKMEL2: 2,000 cells per well.    -   SKMEL3: 3,000 cells per well.    -   IPC298: 2,000 cells per well.

On day 2, compound at a maximum concentration of 5 mM is seriallydiluted 1:3 for a total of 8 point titration with DMSO as a control. A 1μL aliquot of each dilution point and control is added to 249 μL growthmedia and 50 μL is added to a well containing cells, providing 10 μLcompound at the maximum concentration point. The cells are incubated for3 days at 37° C. in 5% CO₂.

On day 5, ATPlite 1 step Luminescence Assay System (Perkin Elmer#6016739) is brought to room temperature along with the cell cultures.ATPlite is added 25 μL to each well, shake for 2 minutes, and the cellsare incubated at room temperature for 10 minutes, then luminescence isread on Safire reader. The measured luminescence correlates directlywith cell number, such that the reading as a function of compoundconcentration is used to determine the IC₅₀ value.

It is understood that the results of these assays may vary as assayconditions are varied. Inhibition levels determined under the conditionsdescribed herein represent a relative activity for the compounds testedunder the specific conditions employed. The cell based assays are likelyto show variability due to the complexity of the system and thesensitivity thereof to any changes in the assay conditions. As such,some level of inhibition in the cell based assays is indicative of thecompounds having some inhibitory activity for those cells, whereas lackof inhibition below the threshold of the highest concentration testeddoes not necessarily indicate that the compound has no inhibitoryactivity on the cells, only that under the conditions tested, noinhibition is observed. Results for compounds that are tested and showsubstantially no inhibition below the highest tested concentration arerepresented as “-” in the tables below. In some instances, the compoundswere not tested in all of the assays, or assay results were not valid,as indicated by NA in the tables below.

The following table provides data indicating the B-Raf, B-Raf V600E andc-Raf-1 biochemical inhibitory activity and corresponding activityratios for exemplary compounds as described herein:

Biochemical activity Compound (IC₅₀ μM) Biochemical activity rationumber B-Raf V600E c-Raf-1 B/C V600E/C B/V600E P-1001 <0.1 >0.1 <0.10.1-10 >10 0.1-10 P-1002 >0.1 <0.1 <0.1 >10 0.1-10 0.1-10 P-1003 >0.1<0.1 <0.1 >10 0.1-10 >10 P-1004 >0.1 <0.1 <0.1 >10 0.1-10 >10P-1005 >0.1 >0.1 <0.1 0.1-10 >10 0.1-10 P-1006 >0.1 >0.1 <0.1 0.1-10 >100.1-10 P-1007 <0.1 >0.1 <0.1 0.1-10 >10 0.1-10 P-1008 >0.1 >0.1 >0.10.1-10 0.1-10 0.1-10 P-1009 >0.1 >0.1 <0.1 >10 >10 0.1-10P-1010 >0.1 >0.1 >0.1 0.1-10 >10 0.1-10 P-1011 <0.1 >0.1 <0.1 >10 >100.1-10 P-1012 >0.1 >0.1 <0.1 0.1-10 >10 0.1-10 P-1013 <0.1 >0.1<0.1 >10 >10 0.1-10 P-1014 >0.1 >0.1 <0.1 >10 0.1-10 0.1-10P-1015 >0.1 >0.1 <0.1 >10 >10 0.1-10 P-1016 >0.1 >0.1 <0.1 >10 >100.1-10 P-1017 >0.1 >0.1 >0.1 0.1-10 >10 0.1-10 P-1018 >0.1 >0.1 >0.1 >100.1-10 >10 P-1019 >0.1 >0.1 >0.1 0.1-10 0.1-10 0.1-10 P-1020 <0.1 >0.1<0.1 >10 >10 0.1-10 P-1021 >0.1 >0.1 <0.1 >10 >10 0.1-10P-1022 >0.1 >0.1 <0.1 0.1-10 0.1-10 0.1-10 P-1023 >0.1 >0.1 >0.10.1-10 >10 0.1-10 P-1024 <0.1 >0.1 <0.1 >10 >10 0.1-10 P-1025 >0.1 >0.1<0.1 >10 0.1-10 0.1-10 P-1026 >0.1 >0.1 <0.1 >10 >10 0.1-10P-1027 >0.1 >0.1 <0.1 >10 0.1-10 0.1-10 P-1028 >0.1 >0.1 <0.1 >10 >100.1-10 P-1029 <0.1 >0.1 <0.1 >10 >10 0.1-10 P-1030 >0.1 >0.1 <0.10.1-10 >10 <0.1 P-1031 >0.1 >0.1 <0.1 >10 >10 0.1-10 P-1032 <0.1 <0.1<0.1 >10 >10 0.1-10 P-1033 >0.1 <0.1 <0.1 >10 0.1-10 0.1-10P-1034 >0.1 >0.1 <0.1 0.1-10 >10 0.1-10 P-1035 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 >10 >100.1-10 P-1036 >0.1 <0.1 <0.1 >10 0.1-10 >10 P-1037 <0.1 >0.1<0.1 >10 >10 0.1-10 P-1038 <0.1 >0.1 <0.1 >10 >10 0.1-10 P-1039 <0.1<0.1 <0.1 >10 >10 0.1-10 P-1040 <0.1 >0.1 <0.1 0.1-10 >10 0.1-10 P-1041<0.1 <0.1 <0.1 0.1-10 0.1-10 0.1-10 P-1042 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 0.1-10 >100.1-10 P-1043 <0.1 >0.1 <0.1 >10 >10 0.1-10 P-1044 <0.1 >0.1<0.1 >10 >10 0.1-10 P-1045 >0.1 <0.1 <0.1 >10 0.1-10 0.1-10 P-1046<0.1 >0.1 <0.1 >10 >10 0.1-10 P-1047 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 >10 >10 0.1-10P-1048 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 >10 >10 0.1-10 P-1049 >0.1 >0.1 >0.1 >10 >100.1-10 P-1050 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 >10 >10 0.1-10 P-1051 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 >100.1-10 0.1-10 P-1052 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 >10 >10 0.1-10 P-1053 <0.1 >0.1 <0.10.1-10 >10 0.1-10 P-1054 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 0.1-10 >10 0.1-10 P-1055<0.1 >0.1 <0.1 0.1-10 >10 0.1-10 P-1056 <0.1 >0.1 <0.1 >10 >10 0.1-10P-1057 <0.1 >0.1 <0.1 0.1-10 >10 0.1-10 P-1058 <0.1 >0.1 <0.1 0.1-10 >100.1-10 P-1059 >0.1 >0.1 <0.1 0.1-10 >10 0.1-10 P-1060 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 >100.1-10 0.1-10 P-1061 >0.1 >0.1 >0.1 0.1-10 >10 0.1-10 P-1062 <0.1 <0.1<0.1 >10 >10 0.1-10 P-1063 <0.1 >0.1 <0.1 >10 >10 0.1-10 P-2001 <0.1<0.1 <0.1 0.1-10 0.1-10 0.1-10 P-2002 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 0.1-10 0.1-100.1-10 P-2003 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 0.1-10 0.1-10 0.1-10 P-2004 <0.1 <0.1<0.1 >10 0.1-10 0.1-10 P-2005 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 0.1-10 0.1-10 0.1-10 P-2006<0.1 <0.1 <0.1 >10 0.1-10 0.1-10 P-2007 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 0.1-10 0.1-100.1-10 P-2008 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 0.1-10 0.1-10 0.1-10 P-2009 <0.1 >0.1<0.1 >10 >10 0.1-10 P-2010 <0.1 <0.1 <0.1 >10 >10 0.1-10 P-2011<0.1 >0.1 <0.1 0.1-10 >10 0.1-10 P-2012 >0.1 <0.1 <0.1 >10 0.1-10 0.1-10P-2013 >0.1 <0.1 <0.1 >10 0.1-10 0.1-10 P-2014 >0.1 >0.1 <0.1 0.1-10 >100.1-10 P-2015 >0.1 >0.1 <0.1 >10 0.1-10 >10 P-2016 >0.1 >0.1 <0.10.1-10 >10 0.1-10 P-2017 >0.1 >0.1 <0.1 >10 >10 0.1-10

As an indication of relative solubility, the turbidity of compounds inaqueous solutions is assessed. To assess possible compound properties indifferent physiological compartments, such as stomach, intestine, andblood, a series of aqueous buffers with varying pH is used. Thus eachcompound is diluted into four different physiologically relevant buffersand solution turbidity is measured by spectrophotometry. Theconcentration of compound that demonstrates turbidity by forming enoughinsoluble suspension to raise the average optical density above 0.01 atthree wavelengths (490, 535, and 650 nm) is used to define the limit ofthe compound solubility in that buffer.

Compounds are dissolved at a concentration of 25 mM in dimethylsulfoxide, then serially diluted 1:1 into a 96 well plate, diluting 10times in pure dimethyl sulfoxide, with the final well of each row adimethyl sulfoxide blank. In an assay plate, 99 μL of appropriate bufferis added to each well, and 1 μL of each sample dilution is added to thebuffer, achieving a range of final total concentrations in aqueoussolutions having different pH. The buffers used are Simulated GastricFluid (SGF-pH 1.5) 0.5M NaCl, pH 1.5; Simulated Intestinal fluid (SIF-pH4.5 and pH 6.8) 0.05M NaH₂PO₄, pH 4.5 and 6.8; and Hepes Buffer(HEPES-pH 7.4) 10 mM HEPES, 150 mM NaCl, pH 7.4. Control compoundspyrene, estriol and propranolol HCl are also assessed. Plates are spunand then mixed for 1 minute, and the absorbance is read using a TecanSafire II to read wavelengths in the visible range (490, 535, and 650nm) at four locations per well, reflecting the degree of turbiditypresent. The average optical density for each wavelength in each well isgraphed vs. compound concentration, and the concentration at which thecurve crosses a threshold O.D. of 0.01 for each wavelength is reportedas the endpoint turbidity assay result. The average of the threewavelengths is used to compare turbidity of compounds. Compounds areconsidered to have low solubility if the threshold concentration is<31.3 μM, moderate solubility if the threshold concentration is 31.3 μMto 250 μM, and high solubility if the threshold concentration is >250μm.

The following table indicates the relative solubility (L=low,M=moderate, H=high) based on turbidity threshold concentration at eachpH for exemplary compounds according to the invention as indicated:

Compound turbidity threshold (L, M, H) number 1.4 4.5 6.8 7.4 P-1001 H MM M P-1002 H H H H P-1003 H M M M P-1004 H H H H P-1005 H L L L P-1006 LL L H P-1007 L L L L P-1008 M M L M P-1009 H L L M P-1010 L L L M P-1011M L L L P-1012 M M H H P-1013 L L L M P-1014 M M M P-1016 L L H P-1020 HH P-1024 M L L L P-1025 M L M P-1026 M M P-1027 L M P-1028 M L L MP-1029 M M P-1030 M M P-1031 M M M M P-1032 L L P-1033 H H H H P-1034 MM M M P-1035 L L L L P-1037 L L L L P-1039 M M M M P-1040 M L L L P-1041H M M M P-1042 M L L L P-1043 H M M M P-1044 M M M M P-1045 M L L LP-1046 M L L L P-1047 M L L L P-1048 M M M M P-1049 M M M M P-1050 H M MM P-1051 H M M M P-1052 L L L L P-1053 L L L L P-1054 M L L L P-1055 L LL L P-1056 M L L L P-1057 H H M M P-1058 M L L L P-1059 H M M M P-1060 HM H H P-1061 H M M H P-1062 L L L L P-1063 L L L L P-1073 M L L L P-1076H H H H P-1077 H L L L P-1078 M L L L P-1079 M L L L P-1081 H L L LP-1084 M M M M P-1085 L L L L P-1087 M L M M P-1088 M L L L P-1094 L L ML P-1095 H H H H P-1099 M L M M P-1100 M M L L P-1101 L L L L P-1103 M LL M P-1104 H M M M P-1107 M L M M P-1143 L L L L P-1154 L L L L P-2001 MM M M P-2002 M M M M P-2003 M M M M P-2004 L L L L P-2005 M L L M P-2006M M M M P-2007 M M M M P-2008 L M L M P-2009 L M M M P-2010 L L L MP-2011 L L L L P-2013 H H H H P-2014 L L L L P-2015 M M M M P-2016 L L LM P-2017 L L L M

CYP (Cytochrome P450) enzymes are the major drug metabolizing enzymespresent in the liver. The inhibition of CYP enzyme activity (IC₅₀) foreach of CYP1A2, CYP2C19, CYP2C9, CYP2D6, CYP3A4(BFC) and CYP3A4(BQ) isdetermined for compounds, where inhibition of metabolism of a knownsubstrate leads to a decrease in the fluorescence of the metabolizedproduct. The fluorescence of the product is monitored as a function ofcompound concentration.

Compounds are dissolved in dimethyl sulfoxide to a concentration of 100mM. These are diluted 1 μL into 82 μL of acetonitrile. An 11 μL aliquotof this solution is then added to 204 μL of cofactor mix (1.3% NADPHRegeneration system Solution A, 1.04% NADPH Regeneration system SolutionB from BD Biosciences, 5% acetonitrile and 0.05% dimethyl sulfoxide).These are then serially diluted 1:1 (160 μL to 160 μL co-factor mix) fora total of 10 points. A 10 μL aliquot of this final mixture is dispensedinto 384 well assay plates and incubated for 10 minutes at 37° C. Enzymeand substrate mix (10 μL; 0.5 pmol CYP1A2/5 μM CEC; 1.0 pmol CYP2C9/75μM MFC; 0.5 pmol CYP2C19/25 μM CEC; 1.5 pmol CYP2D6/1.5 μM AMMC; 1.0pmol CYP3A4/50 μM BFC; or 1.0 pmol CYP3A4/40 μM BQ) is added to theseassay plates. Assay plates are incubated at 37° C. (CYP1A2-15 min;CYP2C9-45 min; CYP2C19, 2D6 and 3A4-30 min) and read in a Tecan Safire 2plate reader (CYP1A2, 2C19 and 3A4 409 ex/460 em; CYP2C9 and 2D6 409ex/530 em). The signal versus compound concentration is used todetermine the IC₅₀. The enzymes and substrates for this assay areobtained from BD Biosciences. While other factors are involved indetermining CYP effects in vivo, compounds preferably have IC₅₀ valuesof >5 μM, more preferably IC₅₀ values of >10 μM.

The following table indicates the Cyp inhibition for exemplary compoundsaccording to the invention as indicated:

Compound Cyp IC₅₀ (μM) number 1A2 2C19 2C9 2D6 3A4(BFC) 3A4(BQ)P-1001 >10 >10 >10 >10 <5 >10 P-1002 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10P-1003 >10 >10 5-10 >10 >10 5-10 P-1004 >10 >10 5-10 >10 >10 >10P-1005 >10 5-10 >10 >10 5-10 >10 P-1006 >10 >10 5-10 >10 <5 >10P-1007 >10 >10 >10 >10 5-10 5-10 P-1008 >10 >10 5-10 >10 >10 >10P-1009 >10 5-10 <5 >10 <5 >10 P-1010 >10 5-10 5-10 >10 >10 >10P-1011 >10 5-10 >10 >10 <5 >10 P-1012 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10P-1013 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 P-1014 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10P-1015 >10 >10 >10 >10 5-10 P-1016 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10P-1020 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 P-1024 >10 5-10 >10 >10 >10P-1025 >10 >10 >10 >10 5-10 P-1026 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10P-1027 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 P-1028 >10 >10 5-10 >10 >10 P-1029 >10 5-105-10 >10 >10 P-1030 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 P-1031 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10P-1032 >10 5-10 >10 >10 >10 P-1033 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 P-1034 >105-10 >10 >10 5-10 P-1035 >10 5-10 >10 >10 5-10 P-1037 >10 <5 >10 >10 >10P-1038 >10 5-10 5-10 >10 5-10 P-1039 >10 >10 >10 >10 5-10P-1040 >10 >10 >10 >10 5-10 >10 P-1041 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10P-1042 >10 5-10 >10 >10 >10 >10 P-1043 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10P-1044 >10 <5 >10 >10 >10 >10 P-1045 >10 <5 5-10 >10 5-10 >10P-1046 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 P-1047 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10P-1048 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 P-1049 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10P-1050 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 P-1051 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 P-1052 >10<5 <5 >10 5-10 >10 P-1053 >10 5-10 5-10 >10 >10 >10 P-1054 >10 >105-10 >10 >10 >10 P-1055 >10 <5 5-10 >10 5-10 >10P-1056 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 P-1057 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10P-1058 >10 >10 >10 >10 5-10 >10 P-1059 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10P-1060 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 P-1061 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10P-1062 >10 >10 <5 >10 5-10 5-10 P-1063 >10 5-10 5-10 >10 5-10 <5P-1073 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 P-1074 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10P-1077 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 P-1078 >10 >10 <5 >10 >10 5-10P-1079 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 P-1081 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10P-1090 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 P-1100 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10P-1101 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 P-1103 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10P-1104 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 P-1107 5-10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10P-1111 >10 >10 5-10 >10 >10 >10 P-1137 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10P-1139 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 P-1142 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10P-1149 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 P-1150 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10P-1153 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 P-1154 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 P-2001 >105-10 >10 >10 >10 >10 P-2002 >10 <5 <5 >10 5-10 5-10 P-2003 >10 >10<5 >10 5-10 5-10 P-2004 >10 >10 <5 >10 >10 >10 P-2005 >10 >10<5 >10 >10 >10 P-2006 >10 <5 <5 >10 5-10 >10 P-2007 >10 >10<5 >10 >10 >10 P-2008 >10 5-10 5-10 >10 >10 >10P-2009 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 P-2010 >10 >10 5-10 <5 >10 >10 P-2011 >10<5 >10 5-10 >10 >10 P-2012 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10P-2013 >10 >10 >10 >10 5-10 >10 P-2015 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10 >10

Pharmacokinetic properties of compounds (including any solid forms orformulations thereof) are assessed in male Sprague Dawley rats or maleBeagle dogs. Rats are dosed daily with compound either by IV injectionsvia surgically implanted jugular catheters or by oral gavage (PO). Eachcompound is prepared as a 20 mg/mL stock solution in dimethyl sulfoxide,which is further diluted to provide the dosing stock at the desiredconcentration for the IV or PO formulations. For IV dosing, the dosingstock is diluted into a 1:1:8 mixture of Solutol®:ethanol:water. For POdosing, the dosing stock is diluted into 1% methylcellulose. In acassette format (or each compound, solid form thereof or formulationthereof is done individually), compounds are diluted to 0.5 mg/mL eachfor IV dosing and 0.4 mg/mL each for PO dosing and dosed at 1 mg/kg (2mL/kg) or 2 mg/kg (5 mL/kg), respectively. For IV dosed animals, tailvein blood samples are collected with lithium heparin anticoagulant at5, 15, 30, and 60 minutes and 4, 8, and 24 hours post dosing each day.For PO dosed animals, tail vein blood samples are collected with lithiumheparin anticoagulant at 30 minutes, 1, 2, 4, 8 and 24 hours post dosingeach day. Dogs are dosed daily by oral capsules in a suitableformulation at 50 mg/mL. Cephalic vein blood samples are collected withlithium heparin anticoagulant at 30 minutes, 1, 2, 4, 8 and 24 hourspost dosing each day. All samples are processed to plasma and frozen forlater analysis of each compound by LC/MS/MS. Plasma levels as a functionof time are plotted to assess the AUC (ng*hr/mL). Compounds according tothe present invention preferably show improved pharmacokineticproperties relative to previously described compounds, i.e. they havesubstantially higher values for one or more of AUC, Cmax and half-liferelative to previously described compounds.

Example 10 Efficacy of Compounds in Combination with Standard-of-CareChemotherapeutic Agents in Four Human Cancer Cell Lines

Compounds of the invention, such as compounds of Formula I, incombination with a standard chemotherapeutic agent, such as5-fluorouracil, carboplatin, dacarbazine, gefitinib, oxaliplatin,paclitaxel, SN-38, temozolomide, or vinblastine, can be assessed fortheir effectiveness in killing human tumor cells. Such assays are knownin the art, for example, as described in U.S. patent application Ser.No. 11/473,347, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated byreference as it relates to such assays.

Additional features of the complex can be used to demonstrate improvedproperties, such as comparison of the intrinsic dissolution rate of asimilarly prepared substantially amorphous citrate complex orformulation thereof as compared to that of a crystalline form of thecompound or similar formulation thereof in simulated gastric fluid (SGF)without enzyme and in simulated intestinal fluid (SIF). A pellet of testsample is dissolved in the appropriate fluid, and the UV absorbance as afunction of time is measured at 254 nm (SGF) or 310 nm (SIF) andplotted.

All patents and other references cited in the specification areindicative of the level of skill of those skilled in the art to whichthe invention pertains, and are incorporated by reference in theirentireties, including any tables and figures, to the same extent as ifeach reference had been incorporated by reference in its entiretyindividually.

One skilled in the art would readily appreciate that the presentinvention is well adapted to obtain the ends and advantages mentioned,as well as those inherent therein. The methods, variances, andcompositions described herein as presently representative of preferredembodiments are exemplary and are not intended as limitations on thescope of the invention. Changes therein and other uses will occur tothose skilled in the art, which are encompassed within the spirit of theinvention, are defined by the scope of the claims.

The invention illustratively described herein suitably may be practicedin the absence of any element or elements, limitation or limitationswhich is not specifically disclosed herein. Thus, for example, in eachinstance herein any of the terms “comprising”, “consisting essentiallyof” and “consisting of” may be replaced with either of the other twoterms. Thus, for an embodiment of the invention using one of the terms,the invention also includes another embodiment wherein one of theseterms is replaced with another of these terms. In each embodiment, theterms have their established meaning. Thus, for example, one embodimentmay encompass a method “comprising” a series of steps, anotherembodiment would encompass a method “consisting essentially of” the samesteps, and a third embodiment would encompass a method “consisting of”the same steps. The terms and expressions which have been employed areused as terms of description and not of limitation, and there is nointention that in the use of such terms and expressions of excluding anyequivalents of the features shown and described or portions thereof, butit is recognized that various modifications are possible within thescope of the invention claimed. Thus, it should be understood thatalthough the present invention has been specifically disclosed bypreferred embodiments and optional features, modification and variationof the concepts herein disclosed may be resorted to by those skilled inthe art, and that such modifications and variations are considered to bewithin the scope of this invention as defined by the appended claims.

In addition, where features or aspects of the invention are described interms of Markush groups or other grouping of alternatives, those skilledin the art will recognize that the invention is also thereby describedin terms of any individual member or subgroup of members of the Markushgroup or other group.

Also, unless indicated to the contrary, where various numerical valuesare provided for embodiments, additional embodiments are described bytaking any 2 different values as the endpoints of a range. Such rangesare also within the scope of the described invention.

Thus, additional embodiments are within the scope of the invention andwithin the following claims.

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 41. A method for treating a Raf protein kinasemediated disease or condition in a subject in need thereof, said methodcomprising administering to said subject an effective amount of acompound of Formula I:

X is —N═; Y is —N(R³)(R⁴); wherein: R³ is hydrogen and R⁴ is selectedfrom the group consisting of (i) hydrogen, —OR⁸ and lower alkyloptionally substituted with one or more R¹¹; (ii) cycloalkyl optionallysubstituted with one or more R¹²; (iii) heterocycloalkyl optionallysubstituted with one or more R¹³; (iv) aryl optionally substituted withone or more R¹⁴; and (v) heteroaryl optionally substituted with one ormore R¹⁵; or R³ and R⁴ are both lower alkyl; or R³ and R⁴ combine withthe nitrogen atom to which they are attached to form cycloalkylamino; R¹is selected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, haloalkyl,haloalkoxy, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, cycloalkyl optionallysubstituted with one or more R⁷, heterocycloalkyl, mono-alkylamino,di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, heterocycloalkylamino, aryl optionallysubstituted with one or more R⁶ and heteroaryl optionally substitutedwith one or more R⁷; R² is hydrogen, fluoro, chloro, or lower alkyloptionally substituted with one or more fluorine; each R⁶, when present,is independently selected from the group consisting of fluoro, chloro,—CN, —NO₂, lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy,fluoro substituted lower alkoxy, —C(O)—O—R¹⁸, —N(H)—C(O)—R¹⁹, andheteroaryl optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyl; each R⁷,when present, is independently selected from the group consisting oflower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, —C(O)—O—R²⁰,and heteroaryl optionally substituted with one or more lower alkyl; R⁸is hydrogen, lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or morefluorine, or, when R⁸ is a C₂₋₆ alkyl, said alkyl may optionally besubstituted with one or more R²¹; cycloalkyl optionally substituted withone or more R²¹, or heterocycloalkyl optionally substituted with one ormore R²¹; each R¹¹, when present, is independently selected from thegroup consisting of fluoro, —OH, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted loweralkoxy, —NH₂, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino,heterocycloalkylamino, cycloalkyl optionally substituted with one ormore R¹², heterocycloalkyl optionally substituted with one or more R¹³,aryl optionally substituted with one or more R¹⁴, and heteroaryloptionally substituted with one or more R¹⁵; each R¹², when present, isindependently selected from the group consisting of fluoro, lower alkyl,fluoro substituted lower alkyl, —OH, lower alkoxy, fluoro substitutedlower alkoxy, —NH₂, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino,heterocycloalkylamino, —N(H)—C(O)—R²², —N(H)—S(O)₂—R²³, C(O)—R²⁴, andS(O)₂—R²⁵; each R¹³, when present, is independently selected from thegroup consisting of fluoro, —OH, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted loweralkoxy, —NH₂, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino,heterocycloalkylamino, —N(H)—C(O)—R²⁶, —N(H)—S(O)₂—R²⁷, C(O)—R²⁸,S(O)₂—R²⁹, and lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or more R³⁰;each R¹⁴ and R¹⁵, when present, are independently selected from thegroup consisting of fluoro, chloro, —OH, —NH₂, —CN, —NO₂,—N(H)—C(O)—R³¹, —N(H)—S(O)₂—R³², C(O)—R³³, S(O)₂—R³⁴, lower alkyl,fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted loweralkoxy, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino,heterocycloalkylamino, aryl optionally substituted with one or more R³⁵,and heteroaryl optionally substituted with one or more R³⁶; each R¹⁸ andR²⁰, when present, are independently hydrogen, lower alkyl or fluorosubstituted lower alkyl; each R¹⁹, R²², R²⁶, R²⁷, R³¹ and R³², whenpresent, are independently lower alkyl or fluoro substituted loweralkyl; each R²¹, when present, is fluoro, —OH, lower alkoxy, —NH₂,mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, orheterocycloalkylamino; each R²⁴, R²⁵, R²⁸, R²⁹, R³³, and R³⁴, whenpresent, are independently lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl,—OH, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted lower alkoxy, —NH₂,mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, orheterocycloalkylamino; each R³⁰, when present, is independently fluoro,aryl optionally substituted with one or more R³⁵ or heteroaryloptionally substituted with one or more R³⁶; and each R³⁵ and R³⁶, whenpresent, are independently selected from the group consisting of fluoro,chloro, —OH, —NH₂, —CN, —NO₂, lower alkyl, fluoro substituted loweralkyl, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted lower alkoxy, mono-alkylamino,di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, and heterocycloalkylamino.
 42. A methodfor treating a Raf protein kinase mediated disease or condition in asubject in need thereof, said method comprising administering to saidsubject an effective amount of a compound of Formula (I) as set forth inclaim 41 and another drug or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof.43. The method of claim 41, wherein the disease or condition is selectedfrom the group consisting of multi-infarct dementia, head injury, spinalcord injury, Alzheimer's disease (AD), Parkinson's disease, seizures andepilepsy; neoplastic diseases including, but not limited to, melanoma,glioma, glioblastoma multiforme, pilocytic astrocytoma sarcoma,carcinoma (e.g. gastrointestinal, liver, biliary tract, bile duct(cholangiocarcinoma), colorectal, lung, gallbladder, breast, pancreatic,thyroid, renal, ovarian, adrenocortical, prostate), lymphoma (e.g.histiocytic lymphoma) neurofibromatosis, gastrointestinal stromaltumors, acute myeloid leukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, leukemia,tumor angiogenesis, neuroendocrine tumors such as medullary thyroidcancer, carcinoid, small cell lung cancer, Kaposi's sarcoma, andpheochromocytoma; pain of neuropathic or inflammatory origin, including,but not limited to, acute pain, chronic pain, cancer-related pain, andmigraine; cardiovascular diseases including, but not limited to, heartfailure, ischemic stroke, cardiac hypertrophy, thrombosis (e.g.thrombotic microangiopathy syndromes), atherosclerosis, and reperfusioninjury; inflammation and/or proliferation including, but not limited to,psoriasis, eczema, arthritis and autoimmune diseases and conditions,osteoarthritis, endometriosis, scarring, vascular restenosis, fibroticdisorders, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD);immunodeficiency diseases, including, but not limited to, organtransplant rejection, graft versus host disease, and Kaposi's sarcomaassociated with HIV; renal, cystic, or prostatic diseases, including,but not limited to, diabetic nephropathy, polycystic kidney disease,nephrosclerosis, glomerulonephritis, prostate hyperplasia, polycysticliver disease, tuberous sclerosis, Von Hippel Lindau disease, medullarycystic kidney disease, nephronophthisis, and cystic fibrosis; metabolicdisorders, including, but not limited to, obesity; infection, including,but not limited to Helicobacter pylori, Hepatitis and Influenza viruses,fever, HIV and sepsis; pulmonary diseases including, but not limited to,chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and acute respiratorydistress syndrome (ARDS); genetic developmental diseases, including, butnot limited to, Noonan's syndrome Costello syndrome,(faciocutaneoskeletal syndrome), LEOPARD syndrome, cardio-faciocutaneoussyndrome (CFC), and neural crest syndrome abnormalities causingcardiovascular, skeletal, intestinal, skin, hair and endocrine diseases;and diseases associated with muscle regeneration or degeneration,including, but not limited to, sarcopenia, muscular dystrophies(including, but not limited to, Duchenne, Becker, Emery-Dreifuss,Limb-Girdle, Facioscapulohumeral, Myotonic, Oculopharyngeal, Distal andCongenital Muscular Dystrophies), motor neuron diseases (including, butnot limited to, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, infantile progressivespinal muscular atrophy, intermediate spinal muscular atrophy, juvenilespinal muscular atrophy, spinal bulbar muscular atrophy, and adultspinal muscular atrophy), inflammatory myopathies (including, but notlimited to, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, and inclusion body myositis),diseases of the neuromuscular junction (including, but not limited to,myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, and congenital myasthenicsyndrome), myopathies due to endocrine abnormalities (including, but notlimited to, hyperthyroid myopathy and hypothyroid myopathy) diseases ofperipheral nerve (including, but not limited to, Charcot-Marie-Toothdisease, Dejerine-Sottas disease, and Friedreich's ataxia), othermyopathies (including, but not limited to, myotonia congenita,paramyotonia congenita, central core disease, nemaline myopathy,myotubular myopathy, and periodic paralysis), and metabolic diseases ofmuscle (including, but not limited to, phosphorylase deficiency, acidmaltase deficiency, phosphofructokinase deficiency, debrancher enzymedeficiency, mitochondrial myopathy, carnitine deficiency, carnitinepalmatyl transferase deficiency, phosphoglycerate kinase deficiency,phosphoglycerate mutase deficiency, lactate dehydrogenase deficiency,and myoadenylate deaminase deficiency).
 44. The method of claim 42,wherein the disease or condition is selected from the group consistingof multi-infarct dementia, head injury, spinal cord injury, Alzheimer'sdisease (AD), Parkinson's disease, seizures and epilepsy; neoplasticdiseases including, but not limited to, melanoma, glioma, glioblastomamultiforme, pilocytic astrocytoma sarcoma, carcinoma (e.g.gastrointestinal, liver, biliary tract, bile duct (cholangiocarcinoma),colorectal, lung, gallbladder, breast, pancreatic, thyroid, renal,ovarian, adrenocortical, prostate), lymphoma (e.g. histiocytic lymphoma)neurofibromatosis, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, acute myeloidleukemia, myelodysplastic syndrome, leukemia, tumor angiogenesis,neuroendocrine tumors such as medullary thyroid cancer, carcinoid, smallcell lung cancer, Kaposi's sarcoma, and pheochromocytoma; pain ofneuropathic or inflammatory origin, including, but not limited to, acutepain, chronic pain, cancer-related pain, and migraine; cardiovasculardiseases including, but not limited to, heart failure, ischemic stroke,cardiac hypertrophy, thrombosis (e.g. thrombotic microangiopathysyndromes), atherosclerosis, and reperfusion injury; inflammation and/orproliferation including, but not limited to, psoriasis, eczema,arthritis and autoimmune diseases and conditions, osteoarthritis,endometriosis, scarring, vascular restenosis, fibrotic disorders,rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD); immunodeficiencydiseases, including, but not limited to, organ transplant rejection,graft versus host disease, and Kaposi's sarcoma associated with HIV;renal, cystic, or prostatic diseases, including, but not limited to,diabetic nephropathy, polycystic kidney disease, nephrosclerosis,glomerulonephritis, prostate hyperplasia, polycystic liver disease,tuberous sclerosis, Von Hippel Lindau disease, medullary cystic kidneydisease, nephronophthisis, and cystic fibrosis; metabolic disorders,including, but not limited to, obesity; infection, including, but notlimited to Helicobacter pylori, Hepatitis and Influenza viruses, fever,HIV and sepsis; pulmonary diseases including, but not limited to,chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and acute respiratorydistress syndrome (ARDS); genetic developmental diseases, including, butnot limited to, Noonan's syndrome Costello syndrome,(faciocutaneoskeletal syndrome), LEOPARD syndrome, cardio-faciocutaneoussyndrome (CFC), and neural crest syndrome abnormalities causingcardiovascular, skeletal, intestinal, skin, hair and endocrine diseases;and diseases associated with muscle regeneration or degeneration,including, but not limited to, sarcopenia, muscular dystrophies(including, but not limited to, Duchenne, Becker, Emery-Dreifuss,Limb-Girdle, Facioscapulohumeral, Myotonic, Oculopharyngeal, Distal andCongenital Muscular Dystrophies), motor neuron diseases (including, butnot limited to, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, infantile progressivespinal muscular atrophy, intermediate spinal muscular atrophy, juvenilespinal muscular atrophy, spinal bulbar muscular atrophy, and adultspinal muscular atrophy), inflammatory myopathies (including, but notlimited to, dermatomyositis, polymyositis, and inclusion body myositis),diseases of the neuromuscular junction (including, but not limited to,myasthenia gravis, Lambert-Eaton syndrome, and congenital myasthenicsyndrome), myopathies due to endocrine abnormalities (including, but notlimited to, hyperthyroid myopathy and hypothyroid myopathy) diseases ofperipheral nerve (including, but not limited to, Charcot-Marie-Toothdisease, Dejerine-Sottas disease, and Friedreich's ataxia), othermyopathies (including, but not limited to, myotonia congenita,paramyotonia congenita, central core disease, nemaline myopathy,myotubular myopathy, and periodic paralysis), and metabolic diseases ofmuscle (including, but not limited to, phosphorylase deficiency, acidmaltase deficiency, phosphofructokinase deficiency, debrancher enzymedeficiency, mitochondrial myopathy, carnitine deficiency, carnitinepalmatyl transferase deficiency, phosphoglycerate kinase deficiency,phosphoglycerate mutase deficiency, lactate dehydrogenase deficiency,and myoadenylate deaminase deficiency).
 45. The method of claim 43,wherein the disease or condition is selected from the group consistingof melanoma, glioma, glioblastoma multiforme, pilocytic astrocytoma,colorectal cancer, thyroid cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, prostatecancer, liver cancer, gallbladder cancer, gastrointestinal stromaltumors, biliary tract cancer, testicular cancer, and cholangiocarcinoma.46. The method of claim 44, wherein the disease or condition is selectedfrom the group consisting of melanoma, glioma, glioblastoma multiforme,pilocytic astrocytoma, colorectal cancer, thyroid cancer, lung cancer,ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, liver cancer, gallbladder cancer,gastrointestinal stromal tumors, biliary tract cancer, testicularcancer, and cholangiocarcinoma.
 47. A method for preparing a compound ofFormula (I):

said method comprising: contacting a compound of Formula (IVc):

with a compound of Formula (V):

under conditions sufficient to form the compound of Formula (I),wherein: X¹ is a halogen; wherein: X is —N═; Y is —N(R³)(R⁴); wherein:R³ is hydrogen and R⁴ is selected from the group consisting of (i)hydrogen, —OR⁸ and lower alkyl optionally substituted with one or moreR¹¹; (ii) cycloalkyl optionally substituted with one or more R¹²; (iii)heterocycloalkyl optionally substituted with one or more R¹³; (iv) aryloptionally substituted with one or more R¹⁴; and (v) heteroaryloptionally substituted with one or more R¹⁵; or R³ and R⁴ are both loweralkyl; or R³ and R⁴ combine with the nitrogen atom to which they areattached to form cycloalkylamino; R¹ is selected from the groupconsisting of lower alkyl, haloalkyl, haloalkoxy, fluoro substitutedlower alkyl, cycloalkyl optionally substituted with one or more R⁷,heterocycloalkyl, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino,heterocycloalkylamino, aryl optionally substituted with one or more R⁶and heteroaryl optionally substituted with one or more R⁷; R² ishydrogen, fluoro, chloro, or lower alkyl optionally substituted with oneor more fluorine; each R⁶, when present, is independently selected fromthe group consisting of fluoro, chloro, —CN, —NO₂, lower alkyl, fluorosubstituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted lower alkoxy,—C(O)—O—R¹⁸, —N(H)—C(O)—R¹⁹, and heteroaryl optionally substituted withone or more lower alkyl; each R⁷, when present, is independentlyselected from the group consisting of lower alkyl, fluoro substitutedlower alkyl, lower alkoxy, —C(O)—O—R²⁰, and heteroaryl optionallysubstituted with one or more lower alkyl; R⁸ is hydrogen, lower alkyloptionally substituted with one or more fluorine, or, when R⁸ is a C₂₋₆alkyl, said alkyl may optionally be substituted with one or more R²¹;cycloalkyl optionally substituted with one or more R²¹, orheterocycloalkyl optionally substituted with one or more R²¹; each R¹¹,when present, is independently selected from the group consisting offluoro, —OH, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted lower alkoxy, —NH₂,mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, heterocycloalkylamino,cycloalkyl optionally substituted with one or more R¹², heterocycloalkyloptionally substituted with one or more R¹³, aryl optionally substitutedwith one or more R¹⁴, and heteroaryl optionally substituted with one ormore R¹⁵; each R¹², when present, is independently selected from thegroup consisting of fluoro, lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl,—OH, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted lower alkoxy, —NH₂,mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, heterocycloalkylamino,—N(H)—C(O)—R²², —N(H)—S(O)₂—R²³, C(O)—R²⁴, and S(O)₂—R²⁵; each R¹³, whenpresent, is independently selected from the group consisting of fluoro,—OH, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted lower alkoxy, —NH₂,mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, heterocycloalkylamino,—N(H)—C(O)—R²⁶, —N(H)—S(O)₂—R²⁷, C(O)—R²⁸, S(O)₂—R²⁹, and lower alkyloptionally substituted with one or more R³⁰; each R¹⁴ and R¹⁵, whenpresent, are independently selected from the group consisting of fluoro,chloro, —OH, —NH₂, —CN, —NO₂, —N(H)—C(O)—R³¹, —N(H)—S(O)₂—R³², C(O)—R³³,S(O)₂—R³⁴, lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl, lower alkoxy,fluoro substituted lower alkoxy, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino,cycloalkylamino, heterocycloalkylamino, aryl optionally substituted withone or more R³⁵, and heteroaryl optionally substituted with one or moreR³⁶; each R¹⁸ and R²⁰, when present, are independently hydrogen, loweralkyl or fluoro substituted lower alkyl; each R¹⁹, R²², R²³, R²⁶, R²⁷,R³¹ and R³², when present, are independently lower alkyl or fluorosubstituted lower alkyl; each R²¹, when present, is fluoro, —OH, loweralkoxy, —NH₂, mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, orheterocycloalkylamino; each R²⁴, R²⁵, R²⁸, R²⁹, R³³, and R³⁴, whenpresent, are independently lower alkyl, fluoro substituted lower alkyl,—OH, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted lower alkoxy, —NH₂,mono-alkylamino, di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, orheterocycloalkylamino; each R³⁰, when present, is independently fluoro,aryl optionally substituted with one or more R³⁵ or heteroaryloptionally substituted with one or more R³⁶; and each R³⁵ and R³⁶, whenpresent, are independently selected from the group consisting of fluoro,chloro, —OH, —NH₂, —CN, —NO₂, lower alkyl, fluoro substituted loweralkyl, lower alkoxy, fluoro substituted lower alkoxy, mono-alkylamino,di-alkylamino, cycloalkylamino, and heterocycloalkylamino.